Are the Western European democracies sacrificing liberty and free speech to achieve social stability?

Absolutely - Political correctness is one of the weapons globalists use to soften up a country while prepping it for takeover. Together with manipulating their economies, out of control PC silences the populace about everything. It is rampant in Europe and the UK, and is sure gaining a foothold here in the US. Once the people are used to watching what they say, leaders can violate more and more of their rights, Ultimately, global government takes over without people saying a word.