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Sweden

Swedish government entrusted National Council for Crime Prevention with the task of examining antisemitism in the country

"Carefully mapping out how antisemitism manifests, spreads, and generates insecurity in our society is a crucial step in combating it in the best possible way," said Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister of Labor Paulina Brandberg.
France

Île-de-France region suspends funding to Sciences Po due to antisemitism in pro-Palestinian protests

“I have decided to suspend all regional funding for Sciences Po until calm and security have been restored at the school,” said President of the Regional Council of Île-de-France Valérie Pécresse.
Austria

Several Jewish shops and houses were spray-painted with antisemitic slogans in Vienna

The president of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) Oskar Deutsch reported that there had recently been an increase in antisemitic incidents in the country.
Poland

Warsaw synagogue hit with apparent firebomb attack

Politicians and faith leaders have condemned the incident at the Polish capital's Nożyk Synagogue, which follows similar acts across Europe.
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Bulgaria

Bulgaria celebrates 77 years of rescue of its Jews

Bulgarian authorities are commemorating the 77th anniversary of Sofia’s decision to save thousands of Jews living on its territory from deportation during WWII.
Austria

16-year-old schoolboy assaulted in southern Austria “for wearing Star of David ring”

A 16-year-old schoolboy wearing a Star of David ring was left beaten and bruised following a violent antisemitic attack in Graz, Austria.
France

Largest medieval Jewish cemetery in France discovered in Châteauroux

France’s national archeological institute (INRAP) announced that it had discovered a medeival Jewish cemetery in Châteauroux in central France.
Greece

Greece’s Jewish community condemns Turkish minister’s Auschwitz comparison to Evros

The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece has condemned and denounced the “unacceptable and deplorable” statement by Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yavuz Selim Kiran, who compared the alleged treatment of migrants seeking to cross the Greek border with conditions at the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz.
United Kingdom

Board of Deputies decries “astounding” decision to keep Ken Loach as judge of anti-racism competition

The Board of Deputies of British Jews has criticised a leading anti-racism charity for standing by their choice of Ken Loach, a defender of Jeremy Corbyn against antisemitism, as one of the judges in a school competition.
Poland

March of the Living postponed in Poland over COVID-19 concerns

The annual March of the Living commemoration in Europe has been postponed amid worries about the novel coronavirus that has resulted in close to 110,000 cases worldwide.
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