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Belgium

Holocaust survivors home in Fléron vandalised with antisemitic tags

The CCOJB stated that "a strong and unambiguous response is necessary, beyond mere condemnations."

Door of Jewish student at the College of Europe in Bruges tagged with swastikas and antisemitic slogans

Rector Federica Mogherini wrote an email to all students announcing an investigation. “Promoting hate is not and will never be tolerated within our walls,” Mogherini said.

Former Belgian MP sentenced for Holocaust denial and racist comments

Dries Van Langenhove, the founder of the far-right movement Schild & Vrienden, has been sentenced to a one-year effective prison term for violations of the racism and negationism law.

Kazerne Dossin wins award for ‘Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe’ exhibition

Kazerne Dossin received the prestigious European Culture Award from KulturForum Europa – alongside co-organisers Mémorial de la Shoah – for its Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazi Europe exhibition.

Brussels approves funding for renovations to the Jewish Museum 

The redesigned museum will feature six floors, including a basement with specialised climate control for temporary exhibitions.

Imam recites verse of the Quran at Brussels parliament that call for the killing and kidnapping of Jews

The CCOJB is calling for this event to be fully investigated and for the appropriate measures to be taken against its organisers.
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