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German Justice Minister: Holocaust must be a bigger part of migrant courses

More emphasis should be placed on the Holocaust in integration courses for migrants, Germany's justice minister said, reflecting heightened unease among leading politicians about a spate of antisemitic acts.

German interior minister calls for antisemitism commissioner

Germany's interior minister on Sunday called for the creation of an antisemitism officer to tackle increasing violence against Jews in the country.

Munich city council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The southern German city of Munich has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

Jewish groups in Germany urge crackdown on antisemitic attacks

Jewish groups in Germany are pressing the authorities to crack down on antisemitic acts following the burning of Jewish symbols and Israeli flags at protests.

Germany “ashamed” over anti-Israel protests

The German government said on Monday it was "ashamed" of weekend demonstrations against the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital which saw some protesters chant antisemitic slogans and torch Israeli flags.

Jewish leader says antisemitism growing in Germany

The head of Germany's Central Council of Jews, the country’s EJC affiliate, says that antisemitism is growing in the country, causing concern for a community that is otherwise blossoming more than seven decades after the Holocaust.

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