Tag Archives: European Union
B’nai B’rith Releases Report on Antisemitism at European Universities
New Publication from B’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish StudentsB’nai B’rith International, democ., and the European Union of Jewish Students launched on August 26 a new report titled “A climate of fear and exclusion”: Antisemitism at European universities. Read more » »
EU Jews defend antisemitism czar from pro-Israel bias claims
Major Jewish groups in Europe and beyond on Monday publicly defended Katharina von Schnurbein, the E.U. point person for the fight against antisemitism, after lawmakers from the bloc’s legislative arm criticized her, allegedly for arguing against punishing Israel with sanctions.It s “deeply troubling” to see Katharina von Schnurbein, the E.U. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Joins Global Jewish Organizations in Support of EU Antisemitism Coordinator – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International has joined dozens of leading Jewish organizations from Europe and around the world in signing a letter of support for Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Concerned About Proposed Legislation in Ireland That Would Boycott Certain Israeli Goods – B’nai B’rith International
Memorandum filed on impact of such legislation on American companies and individualsLetter and memorandum sent to: Chairman John LahartForeign Affairs CommitteeDear Mr. Chairman: B’nai B’rith International is an American-based Jewish advocacy and social service organization with members and supporters in more than 40 countries. Read more » »
‘One-sided account of Israel’s actions in Gaza,’ B’nai B’rith says of European Union report
B’nai B’rith International stated on Monday that it “repudiates” what it called a biased European Union report, which was leaked on June 20 and which suggests measures be taken against Israel for possible violations of international law in Gaza and Judea and Samaria. Read more » »
Why are Spain and Europe so Obsessed with Israel? | CEO Op-ed
In a JNS op-ed, B’nai B’rith International CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin calls out Spain and parts of Europe for their obsessive, hypocritical condemnation of Israel following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks.A week or two of goodwill toward Israel following the terror attacks on Oct. Read more » »
Beyond the Summer of Discontent: What Follows After the Elections in Europe? – B’nai B’rith International
It has been a rocky and divisive summer in the European Union in the aftermath of the European elections. The 2019-2024 term had been an important period of significant advancements regarding policy on anti-Semitism: the E.U. passed its first-ever “Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life”, numerous E.U. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Outraged by Reported U.N. Addition of Israel to Blacklist on Children in Armed Conflict – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith President Seth J. Riklin and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: B’nai B’rith International vehemently condemns the United Nations’ reported intention to add Israel to a list of countries and entities of particular concern in an annual report on children in armed conflict. Read more » »
MEP David Lega on the Future of EU-Israel Relations Post-Oct. 7 and More – B’nai B’rith International
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Israel and B’nai B’rith to Hold Paris Event Featuring Bernard-Henri Lévy, with Hostages Family and Other Victims of Hamas – B’nai B’rith International
B’nai B’rith International and the Permanent Delegation of Israel to the Multilateral Organizations in France will hold an urgent event on Dec. 13 in Paris to highlight the ongoing humanitarian consequences of Hamas’ Oct. 7 atrocities in Israel, “7 October Is Not Over: An Urgent Humanitarian Appeal. Read more » »
