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France

French National Assembly’s Law Committee adopts bill that sanctions new forms of hate speech, including calls for the destruction of Israel

The Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions welcomed the adoption of the bill, underlining the importance of combating hatred and discrimination in the French Republic.
Lithuania

Lithuanian government approves action plan to combat antisemitism, xenophobia and hate

It includes measures ranging from training for officials and educators to educational programmes, public awareness campaigns, and the renaming of streets.
Belgium

Coordinating Committee of Jewish Organisations in Belgium condemns decision by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel to award Francesca Albanese an honorary doctorate

She has repeatedly engaged in rhetoric widely condemned as antisemitic. Her statements and social media posts have invoked antisemitic tropes, Holocaust comparisons, and language that risks justifying attacks on civilians.
Ireland

A Claims Conference survey shows that 50% of adults in Ireland are unaware of the Holocaust with some even calling it a myth

Conducted online by Global Strategy, the survey questioned 1,000 Irish residents aged 18 and older.
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Bulgaria

Swastikas were spray-painted on the Zion Synagogue in Plovdiv

“Once again, we are witnessing how antisemitic rhetoric and stereotypes are gradually transforming into acts driven by hatred,” said Dr Alina Levi, president of the Organisation of the Jews in Bulgaria ‘Shalom’.
Switzerland

Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities  welcomes removal of Al Jazeera from two media platforms in the country

“It is positive that Sunrise and Swisscom are assuming responsibility and taking the Swiss Hamas ban very seriously,” said Jonathan Kreutner, secretary-general of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG).
Denmark

Former Chairman of the Jewish Community in Denmark Henri Goldstein has passed away

Goldstein served as chairman from 2019 to 2024, making him one of the longest-serving leaders of the community in recent history.
Hungary

According to IMPACT-se report, Hungary’s textbooks provide a detailed and balanced coverage of Jewish history, the Holocaust, and Israel

At a time when antisemitism continues to spread across Europe and false narratives about Jews are increasingly commonplace, Hungary’s textbooks stand out as an example of a curriculum committed to the accurate portrayal of Jewish life, past and present, the report notes.
United Kingdom

Number of schools in the United Kingdom marking Holocaust has halved since October 7

Since the terrorist attacks by Hamas, the number of participating schools fell to fewer than 1,200 in 2024 and 854 in 2025, a reduction of nearly 60 per cent.
Romania

Extreme right-wing groups marched in Bucharest chanting antisemitic slogans in protest against a law aimed at combating Jew-hatred and fascism

Far-right movements in Romania have mobilised against the passing of the so-called Vexler Law, legislation promoted by MP Silviu Vexler, also President of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania, aimed at strengthening protections against antisemitism and extremism.
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