Statements

Nuclear Iran threatens us all

No people and no country can or should stand idly by when its sworn enemy is not only pledged to destroy its very existence but also possesses the nuclear capacity to carry out its threat.

EJC condemns horrific attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

“These shocking antisemitic attacks on the streets of a European city should be a wake-up call to Dutch and European authorities about where uncontrolled anti-Israel demonstrations lead,” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.

EJC launches online cartoon series explaining Jews and Judaism to young Europeans

The European Jewish Congress is launching an innovative series of online educational videos as part of a European Union-funded project to educate young people about the diversity of Jewish life, culture, and traditions and to raise awareness of the dangers of antisemitism, among other themes. 

EJC welcomes approval of EU Council Declaration on Fostering Jewish Life and Combating Antisemitism

“The declaration reaffirms the urgency to fight against antisemitism in Europe amid its unprecedented rise after the worst massacre against the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.

EJC statement on the one-year anniversary of the 7th October Hamas massacre

The European Jewish Congress reaffirms its full and unwavering support for the State of Israel and its people, including those still held captive in the Gaza Strip. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel as we mourn the victims of October 7th.

Amid alarming rises in antisemitic attacks in Europe, Jewish communities warn of urgent threat to security at Austrian Parliament conference

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) strongly endorses the joint statement issued at the Austrian Parliament’s conference, addressing the disturbing rise in antisemitism following October 7th as an affront to democracy and human rights, supported by parliamentarians and policymakers from across the world.

Statement by European Jewish Congress President following Hamas’ execution of six Israeli hostages

"What we see and hear is merely silence, a lack of empathy, and indifference when it comes to Jewish victims" said EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant.

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Events & Meetings

EJC Director of European Affairs participates in Seventh Meeting of EU Working Group on Antisemitism in Gdańsk

The meeting was organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the Polish government under the framework of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.