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JNS: “Neo-Nazi vandals target historic Slovenian synagogue”

The European Jewish Congress believes that the perpetrators are neo-Nazis and said that this was not the first time the synagogue was attacked.

Jerusalem Post: “History in Austria: The far right tasked to form government”

EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant spoke with the Jerusalem Post about the current political situation in Austria amid the rise of extremism in Europe.

JNS: “Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah”

“We warmly welcome Switzerland’s decision to outlaw Hezbollah,” wrote the European Jewish Congress. “The move sends a powerful message that there is no place for terrorist organisations in a just and secure world.” 

EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova interview on Radio Judaica

EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova participated in an interview on Radio Judaica, where she discussed the important role the EJC plays in protecting European Jewish communities amid the rising antisemitism on the continent.

Jerusalem Post: “Jewish organisations, figures condemn ICC’s arrest warrants”

“It is beyond shocking that the leaders of a democratic state defending its own citizens can be made into international fugitives after a brutal invasion with a terror organization that uses rape, murder, and kidnap as its principal tools of war,” EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant said.

POLITICO: “BHL on Israel”

In the major EU news outlet POLITICO's Daily Playbook, the European Jewish Congress event featuring French philosopher and author Bernard-Henri Lévy was highlighted, along with its prestigious participants and attendees.

Jewish News: “‘Glad you asked’: ten new online cartoons explain Judaism to young Europeans”

Raya Kalenova, EJC executive vice president, said: “If we want to educate people about Jews and to reduce ignorance and stereotypes which so often lie at the root of antisemitism, we need to start now in reaching out to young people in forms that are relevant to their daily lives.”

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Statements

EJC and WJC call for immediate release of hostages held by Hamas

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, EJC and WJC "urge leaders and decision-makers—across governments, industry and civil society—to demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages still held in Gaza."