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UK's Labour Party divided over anti-Semitism | Raw Politics

The Raw Politics panel discuss anti-Semitism in the UK's Labour Party following resignations over the issue.

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What is behind anti-Semitism in Europe? | Raw Politics

Countries across Europe are struggling to address reports of rising anti-Semitism. But where does the problem come from and is it really getting worse? Find out what our Raw Politics panel had to say.

France

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

United Kingdom

London court upholds Holocaust denial conviction against singer

Anti-Semitism campaigners say the case has set a precedent for future convictions of Holocaust deniers in the UK.

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Germany

Anti-Semitic acts reach 10-year peak in Germany

Anti-Semitic offences rose by almost 10% in Germany last year, according to preliminary data released by police on Wednesday.

World

Anti-semitism 'spreading like poison' says Castaner

The French Interior minister visited a Paris suburb where a tree in memory of a young Jewish man who was tortured to death in 2006 had been chopped down.

Germany

Bundestag honours the 74th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

Holocaust survivors were present as the 74th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz was honoured by the Bundestag

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Anti-Semitism 'remains pervasive' in EU, survey finds

Nearly 90% of Jews in the EU believe anti-Semitism has grown in their country over the past five years.

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80 years on - Remembering the 'Night of Broken Glass'

Germany and Austria leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the Kristallnacht, the ‘night of broken glass’ at a Berlin Synagogue

France

Anti-semitism attacks 'rise in France'

Hate crimes against France's Jewish community, Europe's biggest, rose by 69% in 2018 after two years of falls. The statistics have moved the French prime minister to set up special measures to tackle the problem.

France

Kristallnacht: fears grow in France over anti-semetic violence

Members of the Jewish community in Paris speak to Euronews about there growing concerns over anti-semitic violence and crime.

USA

Trump declares Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 'anti-Semitic act'

Trump condemns Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, says ‘vile’ anti-Semitism must end

USA

Reactions to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Reactions in the wake of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

World

Britain's Labour Party to decide on new definition of anti-Semitism

Leaders in Britain's Labour Party are meeting today to clarify their definition of anti-Semitism. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be there, and no doubt is hoping for an end to the anti-Semitism row that has dogged him and his party throughout the summer.

Israel

Israel's public broadcaster apologises for playing music by Wagner

Wagner, whose operas are hailed as musical masterpieces, was Adolf Hitler’s favourite composer, with Nazi followers embracing his anti-Semitic writings and ideology.

Denmark

'Most radical organisation': Brazen neo-Nazi group eyes Scandinavia

The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi organisation, has made its way into Denmark. But politicians and activists aren't sitting idly.

United Kingdom

Is Europe’s swing to populism fuelling anti-Semitism?

Europe has voted for populist parties in increasing numbers over the last decade and it's a trend some are linking to the encouragement of anti-Semitism.

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Antisemitism incidents fuel migrant debate in Germany

After a spate of antisemitic attacks Germany's 100,000 strong Jewish community is becoming increasingly anxious about a new wave of hate crime. There are fears that it may be linked to an upsurge in migration from Muslim countries hostile to Israel.

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Over 4 million anti-Semitic posts recorded on Twitter in one year: report

A report from the Anti-Defamation League estimated that some 3 million Twitter users posted or retweeted 4.2 million anti-Semitic English-language tweets in the 12 months ending on Jan 28, 2018.

Germany

Germany scraps major music awards over anti-Semitism outcry

Echo awarded German rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang the hip-hop/urban prize earlier this month for an album featuring lyrics in which they say their bodies are “more defined than Auschwitz prisoners.”