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Denmark

Two men are facing charges for financing terrorism after allegedly raising the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of euros for Hamas

The money was either transferred to Hamas via a network of associations in Denmark or abroad, or an attempt was made to transfer it.

Denmark has unveiled a strengthened national action plan against antisemitism

The plan introduces 17 targeted measures designed to improve the conditions of Jews in Denmark and reinforce the country’s tradition of social cohesion. A total budget of DKK 120 million has been allocated toward 2030 to implement these initiatives.

Jewish cemetery in Randers vandalised close to the anniversary of Kristallnacht

Local police inspector reports antisemitism has increased in recent years.

Danish Prime Minister condemns rising antisemitism at Kristallnacht commemoration in Copenhagen

“We all have a duty not to forget. And tonight, we lift that responsibility in the streets,” she said. “Our community is strong, but antisemitism is not only alive — it is on the rise.”

Denmark arrests individual tied to Iranian plot against Jews in Germany

The man, identified as Tawab M., is suspected of acting as a liaison in a network reportedly connected to Iranian intelligence. German prosecutors accuse him of promising to procure a weapon for a third party, who was intended to carry out an attack on Jewish sites in Germany.

According to new survey, Danish Jews believe that antisemitism is widespread in the country

A total of 96 percent of respondents indicate that they have been subjected to or have witnessed antisemitism within the past year.

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