OTS - WJC Welcomes EU Council Plan to Combat Antisemitism
2022. March 04. 12:55
New York, 4 March, 2022 (APA/OTS) - 'We must never be passive or
negligent in the fight against antisemitism or any other form of
bigotry,' says Amb. Ronald S. Lauder - The World Jewish Congress
applauds the Council of the European Union's adoption today of
measures to combat racism and antisemitism. The declaration makes
the fight against antisemitism a priority of Europe's executive
branch. France, which holds the presidency of the Council until
June 2022, announced the measures, known as "conclusions."
WJC has worked closely with European governments at all levels,
as well as Jewish communities across Europe, to codify measures to
fight the hatred of Jews.
"The just-released conclusions demonstrate that France and the
entire leadership of the European Union recognize the danger that
antisemitism poses to the Jewish people and society at large," said
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder. "We must never be passive or
negligent in combating antisemitism or any other form of bigotry."
As antisemitism continues to surge across Europe - one recent
study found 10 antisemitic incidents daily around the globe, almost
half of them in Europe - the Council's commitment to fighting the
world's oldest hatred is more critical than ever. Member States
will now need to adopt the specific policies laid out to ensure
that the hatred of Jews is tackled head-on, perpetrators are held
responsible, and future generations learn that all forms of hatred
are unacceptable.
"We also echo the sentiments of Francis Kalifat, WJC Vice
President and head of the Conseil Représentatif des Institutions
juives de France, who has called for France and other nations to
develop a targeted national strategy to combat antisemitism in
recognition that it is distinct from other forms of hate."
The European Council comprises the heads of state or government
of the EU Member States, as well as the President of the European
Council and the President of the European Commission.
About the World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) -
https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en - is the international
organization representing Jewish communities in more than 100
countries to governments, parliaments and international
organizations.
Media contact
Andreas Scheuermann
wjc@leadership-communications.eu
+49 177 5057300
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