“The European Union released a declaration in which the member states expressed their regret about the massive rates of antisemitism in the continent and called for more action to combat and prevent it.
The Council Declaration on fostering Jewish life and combating antisemitism acknowledged the presence of antisemitism in Europe over centuries, “culminating in the Holocaust,” and noted its contemporary resurgence among the “radical and fringe groups espousing right-wing, left-wing, or Islamist extremism.”
The European Jewish Congress said it was satisfied that “the rise of antisemitism related to Israel, increasingly affecting European Jews, has been recognised by EU member states in the declaration.”
“The declaration reaffirms the urgency to fight against antisemitism in Europe amid its unprecedented rise after the worst massacre against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It is essential that European leaders unite in this fight. We must ensure that Jewish communities can thrive in safety and dignity,” said EJC President Dr. Ariel Muzicant.”