“The European Union (EU) has unanimously approved a declaration which aims to combat antisemitism and strengthen Jewish life, the EU Council announced on Tuesday.
The declaration, which is called “Fostering Jewish life and combating antisemitism,” comes in light of “alarmingly” high levels of European antisemitism, the Council added. It was adopted under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
“The EU stands unequivocally against all forms of antisemitism, racism, hatred, and discrimination.”
The European Jewish Congress (EJC) said that the declaration comes at a critical times amid a spike in antisemitic attacks following the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
This “dramatic increase in antisemitism in Europe has instilled fear and concern throughout Jewish communities across the continent,” the Congress added.
This “dramatic increase in antisemitism in Europe has instilled fear and concern throughout Jewish communities across the continent,” the Congress added.
Dr Ariel Muzicant, the President of the EJC, said that the declaration highlighted the urgency of the fight against antisemitism, calling it not just a symbolic gesture, but a call to action.“We are grateful to the Hungarian Presidency for their considerable efforts and their continued commitment to combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life in the EU,” Dr Muzicant added.”
