As Europe grapples with a rising tide of antisemitism, the European Commission held its first-ever “working group” on the matter Thursday.The meeting, which convened almost 100 representatives of Jewish communities, EU Member States and international organizations, spent a full day discussing security, including risk assessments, building trust and physical protections, EU staffer Johannes Börmann tweeted.
“The Commission is acting together with Member States to counter the rise of Antisemitism, to fight holocaust denial and to guarantee that Jews have the full support of the authorities to keep them safe,” EU Justice commissioner Věra Jourová said in a statement before the session. “The Working Group will help Member States coordinate their actions and fight Antisemitism efficiently together.”FINALLY HAPPENING: 1st ever EU Working group on #Antisemitism meeting convened by @EU_Commission. Almost 100 representatives of Jewish comunities, EU Member States and international organisation. Full day on #Security (risk assessment, building trust and physial protection). pic.twitter.com/KMqRpRh9hQ
— Johannes Börmann (@JohannesBormann) 20 June 2019
The EU was presented with its first action plan to combat antisemitism in February, when the European Jewish Congress (EJC) called on EU Member States to adopt in full the IHRA Working Definition on Antisemitism.Happening now: @VeraJourova launching the @EU_Commission Working Group on #antisemitism in Brussels, bringing together Member states and representatives of national Jewish communities with the aim of adopting holistic strategies in each country by the end of 2020. @EU_Justice pic.twitter.com/BK34B3HzvI
— (((k schnurbein))) (@kschnurbein) 20 June 2019