'Grave concern about Freedom Party joining Austrian Government'
'Freedom Party can not use Jewish community as fig leaf and must show tolerance and acceptance towards all communities and minorities.'
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European Jewish Congress: No meetings with Far-Right
Representative organization of European Jewry tells French president it opposes all meetings with far-right parties.
Far-right party places second in Austrian national elections
Jewish groups call on largest party after Austrian elections to form government without the second largest party, the extreme Freedom Party.
European Jewish Congress decries PA acceptance into Interpol
'PA must cease incitement and support for terror before being allowed to join international police organization.'
Polish leader denounces anti-Semitism, praises Israel
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, head of Poland's governing party, denounces anti-Semitism after Jewish groups express concern.
European Jewish Congress: French government must take action
EJC calls on French authorities to take stronger measures against anti-Semitism, says words are important but not enough.
EJC slams Poland’s ‘lack of concern’ over anti-Semitism
European Jewish Congress issues unusual condemnation of Polish government for ignoring growth and spread of anti-Semitism.
Hamas dismisses ECJ ruling on terror list
Hamas rejects ruling of European Court of Justice that it should be left on the EU list of terror organizations.
EU court: Hamas still considered a terror organization
Jewish groups welcome EU's decision to keep Hamas on terror list, express hope that authorities will clamp down on Hamas supporters.
EJC says Jean-Marie Le Pen belongs in jail
The European Jewish Congress called on the French judiciary to throw the book at known anti-Semite Jean-Marie Le Pen
'An attack on one religion is an attack on all religions'
European Jewish Congress condemns attack on worshipers at London mosque, calls on all peoples and faiths to stand together against terror.
Israeli innovation celebrated at the European Parliament
European Parliament holds ‘Innovation across borders’ conference to highlight Israeli contributions to innovation and technology.
European Jewish Congress: Horror and sadness over London attack
EJC issues prudent condemnation; leadership for Jews gingerly avoided.
'The EP must adopt working definition of anti-Semitism'
European Jewish Congress: “Those who seek to confound methods to combat anti-Semitism must be called out for what they are.'
Europe's Jewish leaders congratulate Macron
Conference of European Rabbis, European Jewish Congress congratulate Emmanuel Macron for winning presidential runoff.
'Banning kosher slaughter attacks our status as equal citizens'
European Jewish Congress slams decision by Belgian lawmakers to effectively ban kosher slaughter of meat.
Jewish organizatons unite in condemnation of UNESCO vote
American Jewish Congress, European Jewish Congress respond to 'diplomatic assault'.
Pope speaks about Holocaust Memorial Day
On International Holocaust Memorial Day, EJC President Kantor meets with the Pope at the Vatican and gives him a blessing for his home.
EJC president: Europe must prove Jews have a future here
European Jewish Congress (EJC) President Dr. Moshe Kantor called on European leaders to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.
UK Counter Extremism Bill applauded by EJC head
EJC President Moshe Kantor lauds UK Government’s Counter-Extremism Bill at Policy Conference speaking alongside the British Home Secretary.
EJC 'appalled' by idea of de-terrorizing Hamas
European Jewish Council blasts EU court official's recommendation to remove Hamas from terror list, says evidence of terrorism abundant.
EJC: France attack is an attack on all religions
Head of the European Jewish Congress condemns ISIS attack on a church in Normandy.
Abbas's speech 'a reminder why we have no peace’
Jewish leaders respond to PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the European Parliament.
Outrage after MEP compares Jews to 'rash'
EJC calls for retribution after convicted terrorist and British MEP Martina Anderson makes the comment in European Parliament.
'Jews the victim of a new political correctness'
EJC President says anti-Semitism not treated as bigotry in Sweden, where 'Islamophobia' is considered a far more serious issue.
European Jewish leaders decry Brussels attacks
European Jewish leaders respond to Brussels attacks, call for a united Europe against radical Islamistc terrorism.
'Finally the UK is fighting BDS anti-Israel hate'
EJC welcomes upcoming announcement of bill to stop 'anti-Semitism' that seeks Israel's 'eradication.
'BDS often turns out to be pure anti-Semitism'
President of European Union of Jewish Students says the boycott Israel movement has prompted Jewish students to hide their identities.
'Jews should not be living in fear'
European Commission's coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, stresses need to protect Europe's Jews.
'Words will not protect Jews on streets of Europe'
EJC President Moshe Kantor urges EU to take 'stronger steps' to stop flood of attacks targeting 'Europe's most loyal minority.'
'Holocaust deniers sitting in the EU parliament'
European Parliament President Martin Schulz warns European leaders to confront reemerging 'demons' of anti-Semitism.
Blair: Time to get Israel recognized in the region
Addressing European Jewish Congress, former British PM says there is an opportunity to form new alliances between Israel and its neighbors.
Does the refugee crisis threaten European Jewry?
World Jewish Congress Vice President warns migrants largely coming from states where anti-Semitism is rife, says EU must integrate them.
French Jews treated 'like second-class citizens'
French Jewish leader Roger Cukierman warns of twin danger from Islamists, far-right, says rising anti-Semitism 'unacceptable.'
Russia safer for Jews than parts of Western Europe
'Refuge' offer to Jews may not have been serious, but Putin's record on anti-Semitism puts European critics to shame.
European Jewish Congress reelects President Kantor
Dr. Moshe Kantor reelected as EJC President, as General Assembly votes to form special task force on BDS.
Putin offers European Jews refuge in Russia
Europe's beleaguered Jews 'should come to us,' Russian leader tells European Jewish Congress in the Kremlin.
EJC urges Putin's cooperation against terror
Stressing the need for united effort, EJC President tells Russian leader that terror has spread from targeting Jews to 'us all.'
Swedish FM linking Israel, ISIS attack 'racist'
European Jewish leader slams 'deeply troubling' comments by Margot Wallström linking Paris attack, Palestinian 'frustration' with Israel.
EJC Could Sue Reykjavik for Israel Boycott
European Jewish Congress considering suing Reykjavik city council for boycotting Israeli goods; 'Time for Jews to fight back.'