Pressure

You can protest against MEP Elena Donazzan.

Her words dehumanize the children of Gaza.

Why it matters

During a speech at the European Parliament, Elena Donazzan, elected with the far-right party Fratelli d’Italia, claimed that the children killed in the Gaza Strip were “the children of terrorists used as human shields” and that “Israel has the courage to do what Europe doesn’t have the courage to do.”

These statements are unacceptable. They justify the killing of thousands of civilians, including over 15,000 children, and legitimize violence as a political method. When a Member of the European Parliament speaks this way in an official forum, it’s not just a personal opinion: it is a deliberate use of institutional power to normalize war crimes and dehumanize an entire people.

These words must be remembered, denounced, and challenged, both at the ballot box and beyond.

What you can do

Watch and share the video of her speech, available here, and explain the gravity of it on your social media.
Write directly to Elena Donazzan via email or social media to protest her words and demand a public apology and accountability through resignation.
Talk about it with friends, family, and colleagues. Make sure they remember her words in the next election.
Tag @elenadonazzan, @europarl_it, and @fratelliditalia in your posts: public pressure on social media can make a difference.
Contact local and national media to request more coverage and open discussion about what happened.