Statements

On International Women’s Day: European Jewish Congress dismayed by tepid EU response to UN findings of Hamas sexual abuse of women

The EJC has also highlighted the stunning silence of many international human rights organisations, including even international women’s rights organisations, to the plight of Israeli women held by Hamas.

European Jewish Congress appalled by decision of European Court of Human Rights to uphold Belgian Shechita ban

The European Jewish Congress expresses its deep concern for the future of viable Jewish community life in Europe after a top European court upheld a ban on Shechita, the Jewish slaughter of animals for meat, imposed by two Belgian regions.

The European Jewish Congress bestows Wolfgang Sobotka with the 2024 Golden Vision Award

EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant presented the Golden Vision Award on behalf of EJC’s affiliated Jewish communities to Austrian National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka during a ceremony held in the Austrian Parliament in the presence of Jewish leaders from over 30 countries across Europe.

EJC regrets unnecessary intervention of International Court of Justice in Israel’s defensive war against Hamas terror group

The European Jewish Congress expresses its deep regret following the decision of the International Court of Justice that Israel still must answer a charge of genocide in its defensive war against the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

EJC welcomes European Parliament resolution conditioning ceasefire on release of all Israeli hostages and dismantling of Hamas

EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant called the vote “a resounding acceptance and understanding of the only cause of the current conflict, which emanates from the brutal murders and abductions committed by Hamas on Israel on October 7."

EJC welcomes EU sanctions against Hamas military leader

The European Jewish Congress welcomes the decision of the Council of the European Union to place Hamas terror leader and the planner and instigator of the October 7 brutal massacre of hundreds of Israeli citizens, Yahya Sinwar, to its list of sanctioned individuals.

EJC and CRIF: ‘No, Gaza is not Auschwitz. Stop Holocaust trivialisation!’

We, European Jews, have the responsibility to denounce these dangerous accusations while there is still time. Because no, Gaza is not Auschwitz! Shame on the governments that engage in Holocaust trivialisation and denial.

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Events & Meetings

EJC Director of European Affairs addresses high-level UNESCO “Educating against Antisemitism” conference in Paris

The conference brought together school inspectors, teacher trainers, educators, policymakers, and representatives of Jewish organisations and European institutions to share knowledge and good practices on preventing antisemitism through education.