Congratulations letter from the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism in the United States House of Representatives
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EP Motion for resolution on combatting Antisemitism
The European Parliament passed with an overwhelming majority the ‘Motion for resolution on combating antisemitism’, which includes a call to Member States to adopt and use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and to increase cooperation with Jewish communities on security issues. getDoc
Parliamentary question: The impact social media stakeholders have on European citizens and rising anti-Semitism in the wake of increasing radicalisation
Subject: The impact social media stakeholders have on European citizens and rising anti-Semitism in the wake of increasing radicalisation The threat from terrorism remains strong in Europe and the Internet creates more and more opportunities to become radicalised, acting as an echo chamber for extremist beliefs and connecting like-minded individuals from across the world 24/7….
Parliamentary question: Combating the rise in anti-Semitism
Subject: Combating the rise in anti-Semitism In the light of figures indicating a steep rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the UK in 2015 compared with 2014, can the Commission please indicate what funding and other forms of assistance it will provide to combating this rising scourge anew? Answer given by Ms Jourová on…
Parliamentary question: Hate speech on the Internet and in online media
Subject: Hate speech on the Internet and in online media The Internet and online media enable users to create, publish, distribute and utilise multimedia content in many different ways, thus providing an arena for creativity and communication. In the sphere of human rights, the language of hatred, as such, is not a new problem. However,…
Debate on the Rise of Antisemitism in the European Parliament
A debate on the rise of antisemitism took place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 11 March 2015. The debate can be seen here. The interventions of the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Working Group on Antisemitism can be found at the following sections of the video: MEP Juan Fernando Lopez Aguillar (Spain), Chair…
Statement following the terror attack in Copenhagen
The European Parliament Working Group on Antisemitism views with increasing concern the latest wave of antisemitic attacks which have targeted Jews in Europe in recent weeks, most particularly the murders of Jews in Paris and Copenhagen. The Working Group strongly condemns such barbaric atrocities and calls on the European Commission to take all measures necessary…