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France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

Germany

'Anne Frank' nursery name change causes anger in Germany

Organisers of protests because of the incident say that changing the name would be sending a "bad signal" at a time where "antisemitism and right-wing extremism are on the rise".

France

Antisemitic attacks have 'exploded' in France since 7 October

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin also announced that nearly 500 people had been arrested for such offences, 102 of whom are foreigners.

France

Stars of David found tagged in Paris suburb

The stars, spray painted in blue, are seen as threatening Jews amid the war between Israel and Hamas.

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United Kingdom

Antisemitism rampant online since Hamas’ attack, report finds

New research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that in the days after Hamas' attack antisemitic comments on conflict-related YouTube videos increased by 4963%.

United Kingdom

UK threatens to revoke visas of foreign nationals as hate crimes rise

After a rise in anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK, the government is proposing to deport UK visa holders who act in spreading anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Europe News

Antisemitism at levels unseen in decades, says top European Rabbi

European Jews are afraid following a spike in antisemitic attacks sparked by the latest Israel-Hamas war despite authorities increasing protection, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, the chairman of the European Jewish Association, has told Euronews.

Culture news

Making music out of antisemitism: Uri Agnon on his new play

Speaking to Euronews Culture, the Israeli writer and composer explains how his views of antisemitism changed upon moving to the UK and how that experience has inspired his latest musical.

World News

Rise in anti-Semitic incidents worries Jewish community in Europe

As the Hamas-Israel conflict has spilled over into Europe, protection for the Jewish community has been stepped up following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

Culture news

New documents reveal York’s complex history with the Jewish community

Recently found documents reveal a thriving Jewish community in York shortly after one of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages.

Culture news

Adidas CEO says Kanye West is 'not a bad person'

"I don’t think he meant what he said and I don’t think he’s a bad person. It just came off that way.”

World News

Bavaria's Aiwaner stays in office despite antisemitism allegations

The governor of the German state of Bavaria said on Sunday that he will let his deputy stay in office, despite a furor that started with allegations he was responsible for an antisemitic flyer when he was a highschool student 35 years ago.

Culture news

Anti-LGBTQ+ and antisemitic vandals target Berlin Holocaust memorials

Two memorials to victims of the Holocaust were targeted by unidentified arsonists in Germany's capital on the weekend.

Culture news

Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' nose gets Bernstein family support

The first trailer for Bradley Cooper’s new film Maestro has faced criticism for his use of a prosthetic nose to play the Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Culture news

'Platform 17': Arson attack on memorial to deported Jews in Berlin

The monument, a "reminder of the systematic violence against Jewish people," has been attacked, as part of a rise in antisemitism across Germany.

Food and Drink

Argentina eatery scraps Holocaust-themed dishes from menu

Talk about bad taste...

Business

Controversy over Yeezys boost Adidas revenues to €400 million

After Kanye West and Adidas' collaboration ended abruptly due to the rapper's antisemitic and offensive comments, the Yeezy's shoes have brought €400 million revenue for the German sportswear company.

Culture news

Is a Holocaust Museum coming to Fortnite?

Jerusalem, Berlin, Warsaw… Fortnite?

Culture news

Kanye 'Ye' West back on Twitter: A new low for Elon Musk?

The rapper was thrown off the platform - now known as X - after he made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. Adidas and other high profile companies cut ties with West, but now he's back on the social media site, promising not to speak out of turn again.

Culture news

Biden administration labels Roger Waters shows 'antisemitic'

The US State Department weighs in on the Roger Waters antisemitism debate, saying that the artist has long history of denigrating Jews.