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European Commission President Vows to Strengthen Ties with Israel and Fight Antisemitism at AJC Global Forum
Addressing thousands of participants worldwide at AJC Global Forum 2021, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to strengthen ties with Israel, “a vitally important country for the European Union, not only because of our common past, but also because of our common future,” and underlined the EU’s commitment to fight rising antisemitism across the continent.
French President Macron Pledges Commitment to Israel’s Security and Fight against Anti-Jewish Hatred at AJC Global Forum
"France's profound attachment to Israel's security [...] has never wavered," declared French President Emmanuel Macron to an international audience at AJC Global Forum 2021. Stressing France’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism in December 2019, President Macron reiterated his commitment to combat hatred and extremism across the country.
Are EU Funds Supporting Islamism?
Germany and other states have cut ties with some Muslim organizations over their embrace of antisemitic and extremist ideologies, but the EU continues to provide financial support to many of these groups. Nicola Beer, Vice President of the EU Parliament, Monika Hohlmeier, Chair of the EU Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee, and Michael Laubsch, Policy Analyst and Member of the European Citizens‘ Initiative STOP EXTREMISM, discussed the integrity of the EU’s funding standards in a conversation moderated by Michael Sieveking, AJC Transatlantic Institute Deputy Director.
High Stakes: What’s Next for U.S. Policy on Iran?
Having carefully studied the JCPOA, AJC opposed the 2015 nuclear accord, believing it was too risky a proposition. Six years on, the world is different, the Middle East is different, and America is different. Join AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich, AJC Transatlantic Institute Director Daniel Schwammenthal, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson, and “People of the Pod” host Seffi Kogen as they analyze what the lifting of US sanctions against Iran could mean for the region.
WATCH: MEP Lagodinsky Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP Sergey Lagodinsky addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".
WATCH: MEP Ries Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP Frédérique Ries addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".
WATCH: MEP Gahler Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP Michael Gahler addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".
WATCH: MEP Zovko Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP Željana Zovko addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".
WATCH: MEP Mandl Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP Lukas Mandl addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".
WATCH: MEP McAllister Speaking at the Plenary Debate
MEP David McAllister addressed the European Parliament during a debate on the "EU strategy towards Israel-Palestine".