Statements

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.

EJC shocked by Pope Benedict XVI’s private audience with head of anti-Semitic Radio Maryja

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) was shocked to learn that Pope Benedict XVI has received in private at his summer residence Tadeusz Rydzyk, the head of Radio Maryja, whose anti-Semitic statements have been widely spread through his media network.

EJC saddened by the death of Cardinal Lustiger

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) has learned with profound sadness the death of Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, whose destiny elevated him to the highest offices in the Catholic hierarchy.

EJC appoints special envoy for central and Eastern Europe

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) appointed Evgeny Chervonenko as its special envoy...

EJC Expresses Concern Regarding the Situation of Venezuelan Jewish Community

The newly elected President of the European Jewish Congress (EJC) (Moshe) Kantor, calls on the Government of Venezuela and President Hugo ChÌÁvez, who is currently visiting Russia, to address the issue of escalating anti-Semitism in Venezuela

EJC deeply concerned about British union boycott motion against Israeli academic institutions

The European Jewish Congress is deeply concerned about the motion passed by Britain's University and College Union to boycott Israeli academic institutions and urges the Union to organize a referendum to turn over the decision

EJC deeply concerned about British union boycott motion against Israeli academic institutions

The European Jewish Congress is deeply concerned about the motion passed by...

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Events & Meetings

EJC partners with EU institutions for 2025 IHRD commemoration 

EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova spoke on behalf of European Jewish communities and stated that, 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, "despite the Nazis' attempt to erase Jewish life from history, we are still here. European Jewish communities, though diminished, remain resilient and determined to preserve their heritage and identity for future generations."