Moshe Kantor awarded Italy’s highest honor for non-citizens

Published on February 21, 2013

Italy awarded Moshe Kantor, the president of the European Jewish Congress, its highest decoration given to a non-Italian.

Tunisian minister wishes Jews a Merry Christmas

Published on January 2, 2013

A Tunisian minister in charge of emigres wished a Merry Christmas to the country’s Jews.

Hungarian lawmaker proposes ‘registering’ Jewish lawmakers

Published on November 27, 2012

A far-right Hungarian lawmaker suggested that members of the Hungarian Parliament who are Jewish or of Jewish origin be counted and registered.

In Europe, big gaps exist among security precautions at Jewish institutions

Published on November 19, 2012

Within hours of Israel's assassination of a top Hamas commander, the situation room sprang into action, anticipating retaliatory attacks and preparing instructions to keep civilians out of harm's way.

Jewish leader unveils model bill on regulating shechitah in EU

Published on October 17, 2012

European Jewish Congress President Moshe Kantor has unveiled a model bill designed to set “strict legal terms” on religious freedoms in order to enshrine them in Europe.

European Jewish Congress demands stronger response to spate of anti-Semitic attacks

Published on July 6, 2012

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) is demanding a more proactive response to the recent escalation in anti-Semitic attacks around Europe, which its leader called “smaller tremors before a massive earthquake.”

EJC’s Moshe Kantor receives France’s highest honor

Published on January 25, 2012

Dr. Moshe Kantor, the president of the European Jewish Congress, was awarded France's highest honor. Kantor on Tuesday was presented with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, which is awarded by the French president.

EU Commissioner apologizes for ‘irrational Jews’ remark

Published on September 3, 2010

The European Union's trade chief apologized for saying that rational discussion about Israel was impossible with Jews and that the Jewish lobby is the most influential in Washington.

Briefs: Congressmen fight for lawsuits against P.A.; Jewish diplomats defend Obama advisor

Published on February 21, 2008

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European anti-Semitism up since Hezbollah war

By Dinah Spritzer
Published on November 16, 2006

Israel's recent war with Hezbollah resulted in a new wave of anti-Semitic incidents in Europe -- almost all in Western Europe, a new report finds.