EJC strongly condemns the award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

The European Jewish Congress has maintained a longstanding partnership with the Claims Conference. Through its representation on the Board of Directors and the Leadership Council, the EJC contributes to its vital mission of securing justice for Holocaust survivors, addressing their needs, and preserving the memory and legacy of the Shoah.

Their meeting was an opportunity to reflect on their shared journey and the enduring partnership between the European Jewish Congress and B’nai B’rith International.

“Remembering Alfred Dreyfus is important. Ensuring that Europe does not create the conditions for a new generation of Dreyfus cases is far more important still,” says EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor.

European Jewish Congress Policy Officer Dylan Bokler and SACC by EJC Head of Research and Analysis Yael Landman participated in the meeting which organised by the European Commission and the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria.

EJC Head of Projects and Diplomatic Affairs Maria Bagdasarova and Communications Manager Xavier Ruiz participated in the 11th National Community Directors’ Forum of the World Jewish Congress.

Hosted by WGAS Chair MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe, the event shed light on the rise of anti-Zionism as a form of hate speech in Europe and explored how criticism of Israel has increasingly become a disguise for antisemitism, as well as its impact on those who have had the courage to speak out.

During the discussions, EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova stressed the importance of public authorities speaking out more forcefully against antisemitism in all its forms, including when it disguises itself as anti-Zionism.

We call on the relevant authorities, public entities and organisers to cancel this event and take all appropriate measures to ensure that antisemitism, Nazi glorification and hatred are not rewarded with public platforms, legitimacy or support.

The European Jewish Congress strongly condemns the disgraceful actions of Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir following his public humiliation of detained pro-Palestinian activists from a flotilla that had attempted to illegally enter Gaza.

The uncomfortable truth is this: antisemitism will not be eradicated. It is too deeply embedded in history, too adaptable, and too useful to those who seek power through division. The more realistic goal is not elimination but containment. The task before us is to push antisemitism back into latency, to minimize its reach, its legitimacy, […]

Click here for the French version European Jewish Congress Director of European Affairs Ariella Woitchik addressed participants of the European Coalition for Israel (ECI) Young Leaders Academy at the European Parliament. Ms Woitchik presented the work of the European Jewish Congress as the official umbrella representative of Jewish communities throughout Europe, and provided an overview […]

In her new role, Ms Kalenova will represent the voice of Jewish communities in Europe on the WJC Executive Committee.