CRIF meeting with the Swedish Embassy

At this meeting, the CRIF spoke of the situation of Jews in Sweden, particularly worrying in some cities like Malmo, and of Sweden politics towards Israel.

 

The Embassy of Sweden shared the concern of the CRIF about the spread of anti-Semitism in Nordic countries. Katrin Mansson assured the CRIF of the Swedish government's commitment to the security of Jewish sites.

 

The CRIF asked the Advisor about the motivations behind Sweden's unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state. Katrin Mansson motivated this decision by the coming to power of the Social Democratic Party. The CRIF stressed that this recognition broked the dynamics of building a common foreign policy of the European Union and revealed the partisan and politician logic within each state.

 

The CRIF finally recalled the distressing remarks of the Foreign Minister of Sweden after the attacks of November 13 in Paris. Katrin Mansson said that the remark had been misinterpreted.

 

Aware of the many issues requiring enhanced dialogue, Katrin Mansson asked the CRIF to continue discussions with the Swedish Embassy.

 

The CRIF was represented by Yonathan Arfi, Vice President, Robert Ejnes, Executive Director and Eve Gani, Director of International Relations.