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Austria

Austrian MPs unanimously back report on new national strategy against antisemitism

The strategy outlines eight areas of action and 49 measures aimed at protecting Jewish life in Austria, combating antisemitism in all its forms, and preserving the memory of the victims of the Shoah.

Far-right crimes rise concerningly in Austria, including antisemitic incidents

Far-right crimes occurred predominantly offline, with only 28 per cent taking place on the internet.

Celebrating a decade of dialogue and education, Likrat Austria marks its 10th anniversary

Launched in 2015 and inspired by the Swiss model, Likrat has grown into a nationally established and award-winning initiative.

New data shows antisemitic hate crimes among the most prevalent in Austria

Austria recorded a notably high number of antisemitic hate crimes in 2025, with courts issuing 71 convictions for offences directed at Jewish individuals. According to official data, Jews were among the most frequently targeted groups.

Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96

Born Eva Geiringer in Austria in 1929, she was a child when the Nazis annexed her country. She dedicated her life to educate people about the horrors of the Holocaust.

Jewish Communities of Austria President Oskar Deutsch calls for the swift construction of planned Holocaust centre amid rising antisemitism

He stressed that the centre should not be seen as a Jewish project but as one of the Republic as a whole, underlining its national importance.
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