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Germany

Afd leader running in regional elections goes on trial on charges of using a Nazi slogan

Björn Höcke, 52, is the leader of the regional branch of Alternative for Germany, or AfD, in the eastern state of Thuringia and a powerful figure on the party’s hard right.
United Kingdom

UK government sanctions leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

The UK has sanctioned a further seven individuals and six entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilising regional activity, including its direct attack on Israel.
Switzerland

Switzerland’s lower house moves to ban use of Nazi and extremist symbols that could stir violence

Efforts to push for tougher legislation have accelerated in recent months in the wake of a surge of antisemitic attacks in Switzerland and across Europe.
Ukraine

The first Ukrainian-language Haggadah goes to print

Translating second-century Hebrew and Aramaic text of the Haggadah into modern Ukrainian was no simple task. The difficulties began as early as the first letter of the word Haggadah.
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Poland

Polish candidate puts kippa on rival, says her party “kneels to Jews”

An election debate in the Polish city of Kielce descended into a display of antisemitism and skullcap-throwing, as candidates sparred over restitution to Jewish Holocaust victims.
Austria

Head of Austria’s far-right FPÖ resigns amid corruption scandal

Austrian far-right Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache resigned following explosive revelations from a hidden-camera sting.
United Kingdom

British minister urges universities to stamp out antisemitism on campus

Universities must do more to stamp out antisemitism on campus following reports of unfair practices that could amount to indirect discrimination, the Britain’s Universities Minister said.
Germany

German parliament to vote on anti-BDS motion

The German Bundestag was to vote on a motion condemning the BDS movement, calling on the government not to support any organisation that questions Israel’s right to exist.
The Netherlands

Dutch animal party begins second effort to ban religious slaughter for meat

Despite opposition by the Dutch constitutional court, the animal party (PvdD) has filed its second bill seeking a ban on the slaughter of animals without stunning.
Germany

German biscuit heiress under fire for defending Nazi forced labour

The heiress of a biscuits empire has stirred outrage after she played down the hardship suffered by people forced to work at the family business under Nazi rule.
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