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French Senate launches information mission on the rise of antisemitism in higher education

"We need to quickly have the most accurate perspective possible of the rise of antisemitism in both public and private higher education," stated Laurent Lafon, president of the French Senate's Culture and Education Committee.

Germany to quiz citizenship candidates about Israel and Judaism to filter out antisemites

“Antisemitism, racism, and other forms of contempt for humanity rule out naturalization,” said German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.

Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils £250K to combat hate in London’s transport network

London City Hall will establish a new “Transport Hate Crime Taskforce” and a “rapid response team” to deal with antisemitism and other hate crimes.

Helma Goldmark, Austrian Holocaust refugee who joined resistance, dies at 98

She fled her native Austria and made her way to Italy, where as a teen she helped secure supplies for an operation that produced false documents for Jewish refugees.

Alarming increase in antisemitic incidents in French universities since October 7th

French University presidents have reported a stark rise in antisemitic incidents since October 7th, doubling compared to 2023.

Man performs Nazi salutes and shouts antisemitic slogans in front of Munich’s Ohel Jakob synagogue

The department responsible for investigating politically motivated crimes related to the far-right is conducting an inquiry into sedition and the use of symbols associated with unconstitutional and terrorist organisations.

13 Dutch political parties made a joint statement against antisemitism

They call on all Dutch people to join them and speak up against Jew hatred “because when Jews in our country are not safe we all must stand up”.

Greek Jewish community honours the Jews of Arta murdered during the Shoah

A series of commemorative events for the Jews of Arta who perished during the Holocaust were organised by the Arta Municipality and the 'Skoufas' Music and Literary Association, with the participation of the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS).

Door of Jewish student at the College of Europe in Bruges tagged with swastikas and antisemitic slogans

Rector Federica Mogherini wrote an email to all students announcing an investigation. “Promoting hate is not and will never be tolerated within our walls,” Mogherini said.

UK Home Office investigating claims Hamas attack survivors faced antisemitic abuse at Manchester airport

The UK Home Office is investigating allegations that two Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas terror attacks were subjected to antisemitic comments by a Border Force officer upon their arrival at Manchester airport.

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