#EnoughIsEnough. This was the motto of the gathering that was organized today by UN Watch in Geneva, in front of the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council. The purpose of this event? Denouncing the systematic condemnations of the United Nations against Israel.
President Francis Kalifat calls for a "national bounce against anti-Semitism." He stresses that "beyond being a threat to Jews, anti-Semitism is a signal of the democratic weakening of our country.
The European Jewish Congress (EJC) expresses deep concern over the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report ‘Experiences and Perceptions of Antisemitism – Second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the EU’
“Now, more than ever, it is incumbent upon political leaders to set the tone of what is acceptable discourse in Europe,” said Ron Lauder.
On 20th November, the President of Crif visited Vienna for an international conference on the situation of Europe in the face of anti-Semitism. During his visit he was able to meet with the Austrian President and the Chancellor of the State. Francis Kalifat also attended the Board of Directors of the European Jewish Congress.
The most comprehensive and detailed proposals and recommendations, including legislative, to combat antisemitism were presented in Vienna few days ago to high-level European officials, including President Alexander van der Bellen and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, during a conference held by the Austrian Presidency of the European Council.