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The Telegraph: “Calls for Kneecap boycott spread across Europe”

Raya Kalenova, the EJC executive vice-president, said: “Freedom of expression has limits and those freedoms cannot include the right to support violence and terrorism."

Interview with EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant for The Jerusalem Post

EJC President Dr Ariel Muzicant expressed his concerns about the rise of political extremes in Europe and the fears of European Jewish communities amid growing antisemitism.

Jerusalem Post: “Orange balloons released around the world in memory of Bibas family”

In Brussels, hundreds gathered with orange and yellow balloons to pay tribute to the Bibas family. The European Jewish Congress, which had representatives at the event, said that the loss of the hostages had "profoundly shaken us all."

Jewish News: “German Jewish leaders express ‘shock’ at far-right election swing”

The European Jewish Congress also echoed the concerns raised by their German affiliate “particularly the fact that one in five voters supported the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).”

Jewish Link: “An Unwavering Commitment to Memory and Truth’: Marion Wiesel Passes Away at 94”

Raya Kalenova, the executive vice president and CEO of the European Jewish Congress, recalled meeting her husband several times at World Holocaust Forum events throughout the years.

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.

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EJC welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks forward to continuing to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations

The EJC remains committed to working closely with the Holy See and the wider Catholic community to foster understanding, combat religious-based discrimination, and promote peace and human dignity throughout Europe and beyond.