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The European network against antisemitism (ENMA) was launched in Berlin

"Harmonizing and strengthening the methodological tools for identifying and monitoring antisemitic crimes and instances of Holocaust denial and distortion is essential to properly inform stakeholders and effectively protect European Jewish communities" said EJC Director of European Affairs and member of ENMA Advisory Expert Board Ariella Woitchik.

Wiesenthal Centre reveals names of 12,000 Nazis in Argentina

A list containing the names of some 12,000 Nazis who came to Argentina after the war was revealed by the Simon Wiesenthal Centre.

Argentine President to declassify AMIA files

Argentine President Alberto Fernández announced that he will order the declassification of intelligence related to the 1994 bombing of Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA)

Vatican opens archives on highly controversial Holocaust era pope

The Vatican unseals the archives of history’s most contentious pope, potentially shedding light on why Pius XII stayed silent during the extermination of six million Jews during the Holocaust.

World powers express serious concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme

The world powers that remain party to the nuclear deal with Iran expressed “serious concerns” about Tehran’s violations of the pact, while acknowledging that time was running out to find a way to salvage it.

Council of Europe anti-racism commission raises alarm over situation in Europe

Increasing influence of ultra-nationalistic and xenophobic politics across Europe, hate speech setting the tone in social media, rampant antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred according to the Council of Europe’s independent expert body against racism and intolerance.

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European Jewish Congress expresses solidarity with Israel and condemns Iranian attack on Jewish State

We urge the European Union and its member states to totally isolate Iran economically and politically from the international family of nations by strongly enforcing and extending sanctions against the Islamic Republic.