Belgian gov't: Parade’s float was antisemitic, not intentionally racist
Belgian law states that hate speech is criminal only if it is intended to cause offense.
Giant figures depicting Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel (C) and other politicians are seen during the 87th carnival parade of Aalst February 15, 2015. The Aalst Carnival, which is inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, often shows informal groups (photo credit: YVES HERMAN / REUTERS)ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
