The Ageless Scourge of Antisemitism and the Protection of Jewish Life in Europe – What Can We Do?

Crisis Talk

The brutal attack by Hamas on Israeli citizens on 7 October 2023 and Israel’s response in Gaza has also had direct con­sequences for Jews in Europe. Attacks on Jewish institutions and threats against Jews in Europe have heightened feelings of insecurity and perpetuated existing structural anti­semitism. Once again, the issue facing us is what can be done to protect Jewish life in Europe and combat anti­semitism in the long term. Our expert panellists will discuss the challenges at this Crisis Talk event while seeking in particular to present tangible solutions.

 

Crisis Talks by the Leibniz Research Network “Environmental Crisis – Crisis Environments”

In the European Union, crises have always been an important driver for change and progress. The hetero­geneity and consensus-building nature of the European Union means that it has mostly been successful in creating common perceptions, overcoming obstacles, and shaping integration. The Crisis Talks series, organized by the Leibniz Research Network “Environ­mental Crisis – Crisis Environ­ments”, addresses how the European Union deals with crises and what we have learned from past events.

When: March 5, 2024, from 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Where: Represen­tation of the State of Hesse, At the European Union 21, Rue Montoyer, 1000 Brussels

Simul­taneous inter­pretation will be available for Eng­lish/German.

Register here.

Program

Welcome

  • Claus-Peter Appel, Deputy Head of the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union
  • Rebecca C. Schmidt, Research Center Normative Orders – Goethe University

Keynote

  • Prof. Dr. Stefanie Schüler Springorum, Director of the Centre for Research on Antisemitism in Berlin, Coordinator of the Research Network on Antisemitism in the 21st Century, FoNA21

Panel Discussion

  • Prof. Dr. Stefanie Schüler Springorum
  • Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life
  • Yohan Benizri, World Jewish Congress Executive Board Member
  • Prof. Dr. Oliver Decker, Director of the Else Frenkel Brunswik Institute for Democracy Research at Leipzig University

Moderation: Daniel Steinvorth,NZZ in Brussels

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