A total of 418 antisemitic incidents were recorded in Thuringia in 2025, more than ever before. The latest report by the Research and Information Centre for Antisemitism (RIAS) Thuringia highlights the continuing scale of antisemitism in the German state and the importance of providing support to those affected.
The figure amounts to more than one reported incident every day and represents another record since the reporting centre was established.
Michael Panse, the Thuringian Government Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight Against Antisemitism, said the findings were a clear warning that efforts to prevent antisemitism and strengthen democratic education must continue, while support for victims must also be expanded.
“In Thuringia, a wide range of initiatives, associations, projects and individuals are sending a clear signal against every form of antisemitism through their commitment. Together with the state government, they are making clear that the antisemitic incidents documented by RIAS Thuringia will not go unanswered, and that the protection of Jewish life and our democratic society as a whole must be actively shaped,” Panse said.
The past year also saw efforts to strengthen cooperation between organisations and individuals working to support Jewish life in Thuringia.
Together with the Jewish Community of Thuringia, the Commissioner’s Office reactivated and expanded the Network for Jewish Life in Thuringia, bringing together more than 100 participants from across the state through regular meetings.
The network provides a platform for sharing challenges and practical approaches, with the aim of making Jewish life more visible, strengthening understanding of Jewish life in the present and helping to shape its future.
“I would like to express my particular thanks to our partners and assure them of the continued support of the state government,” Panse said.
The figures documented by RIAS also underline the need for reliable and accessible support for people affected by antisemitism.
Since 2026, the Thuringian state government has additionally supported OFEK, a counselling centre providing advice and assistance to people affected by antisemitic incidents. The service offers practical support to those facing what can often be a highly distressing and difficult situation.
Through the funding, the state government said it was sending a clear message against antisemitism and in support of those affected.
RIAS Thuringia publishes an annual report documenting antisemitic incidents reported in the state during the relevant reporting period.
