Anti -Semitism in the EU: Jews hide identity for security reasons

Anti -Semitism in the EU: Jews hide identity for security reasons

anti -Semitism in the EU: A growing concern

The recently published survey of the EU Agency of Fundamental Rights (FRA) in Vienna has revealed alarming results on the security of Jews in the European Union. According to the study, many Jews hide their identity for fear of their security and avoid Jewish events or places. Even hate comments on the Internet play an important role in the increase in anti-Semitism.

Fear increases

Over 8,000 Jews in 13 EU countries were interviewed in the first half of 2023, with 80 percent of the participants provided that anti-Semitism has increased in their countries in the past five years. It is worrying that 37 percent of the respondents had been harassed due to their Jewish identity, often in public spaces such as streets, parks or shops.

An alarming wave of anti -Semitism

fra director Sirpa Raubio described the current situation as a "wave of anti-Semitism", which is further fueled by the Middle East conflict. This worrying development has led to an increase in anti -Jewish incidents, with some organizations even reporting of over 400 percent.

Germany is no exception

Even in Germany, these questionable trends are reflected. The survey results show that 80 percent of the Jews surveyed, at least occasionally do without the wearing of Jewish symbols, while nine percent have been attacked in the past five years - one of the highest installments in the survey. In addition, 51 percent of the respondents considered to emigrate from Germany due to anti -Semitism.

More protection for Jewish citizens

The FRA urgently demands that the existing measures to combat anti -Semitism. The need to act more active against anti -Jewish comments on the Internet. Investments in the protection of Jewish citizens are essential to reduce fear in the community and to ensure a safer environment.

- Nag