Statements

EJC welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks forward to continuing to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations

The EJC remains committed to working closely with the Holy See and the wider Catholic community to foster understanding, combat religious-based discrimination, and promote peace and human dignity throughout Europe and beyond.

EJC video cartoon project explaining Jews and Judaism to young Europeans reaches millions

A ground-breaking EU-funded series created by the EJC of short online educational videos explaining various aspects of the diversity of Jewish life and culture has reached millions across social media in recent months.

EJC saddened by passing of Pope Francis: Sends condolences to Catholics in Europe and round the world

"We have fond and enduring memories of our audiences with the late Pope and his deep commitment to fostering dialogue with Jewish communities and fierce opposition to antisemitism" said EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova

EJC congratulates Friedrich Merz on his victory in the German elections and expresses its concern over the rise of the far-right party AfD

As coalition negotiations begin, we urge Germany’s leaders to unite democratic forces, ensure stability and firmly reject extremism.

EJC and WJC call for immediate release of hostages held by Hamas

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, EJC and WJC "urge leaders and decision-makers—across governments, industry and civil society—to demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages still held in Gaza."

Declaration of the EJC on the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

The Shoah, the systematic and deliberate mission of the Nazis and their collaborators to annihilate the Jewish people, resulted in the murder of six million Jews between 1939 and 1945. This unparalleled atrocity in world history must never be trivialised, contextualised, or compared, as such acts perpetuate the suffering of its victims and their descendants.  

EJC welcomes ceasefire agreement enabling the return of the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza strip

The European Jewish Congress welcomes the ceasefire agreement enabling the return of the hostages kidnapped and incarcerated in horrendous and brutal conditions in Gaza for more than 450 days.

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Events & Meetings

EJC organised EU-funded interfaith conference in Brussels in partnership with SACC by EJC and Faith Matters

The conference, funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) as part of the “BADRI - Bringing Awareness, Dialogue, and Resilience Improvement” project, provided a unique opportunity to address the shared challenges faced by faith-based communities and explore collaborative solutions.