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Highlights from Sebastian Kurz's Keynote Speech on EU-Israel Relations and Jewish Life in Europe
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AJC Transatlantic Institute Welcomes Contributions at anti-Semitism Debate, Deplores Late Scheduling
12 March 2015 – Strasbourg – The AJC Transatlantic Institute welcomes the many positive contributions in yesterday’s European Parliament debate on the rise of anti-Semitism. Specifically noteworthy were the calls by MEPs for a special EU envoy to deal with this resurgent...
Islamist Ideology and Terrorism in the EU: Understanding the Threat from Within
On 3 March 2015, TAI co-hosted with MEP Arne Lietz the panel discussion "Islamist Ideology and Terrorism in the EU: Understanding the Threat from Within."
Remarks: AJC's Jason Isaacson Outlines Action Plan on Fighting Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism in Europe
European Parliament Hearing
26 February 2015
Jason Isaacson: Mr. Chairman, Honorable Members of the European Parliament, Members of the...
CNN Interview: TAI Director Daniel Schwammenthal discusses anti-Semitism in EU
On 16 February 2015, CNN interviewed TAI Director Daniel Schwammenthal. Daniel talked about the rise of anti-Semitism in the EU and called for a high-level conference.
AJC Congratulates Syriza Leader on Greek Elections Victory
“We are dedicated friends of Greece,” said Harris, who also expressed admiration for outgoing Prime Minister Samaras, with whom AJC met frequently in Athens, Brussels, and New York during his three years as prime minister.
After the Attacks in France, What Next?
by Nita Lowey and David Harris The Huffington Post and Times of Israel January 13, 2015
AJC: Multiple Terror Attacks Wake-Up Call to Radical Islam Threat to France
January 9, 2015 – Paris – AJC Paris called for stepped up efforts to combat Islamist terrorism in France as violent attacks in Paris over the past two days expanded to a kosher supermarket.
“What happened over the past 48 hours was a shock to the...
AJC Appalled by Deadly Terror Attack on French Newspaper
January 7, 2015 -- Paris -- AJC is appalled by the terrorist attack on the office of a French newspaper. At least 12 are dead, and several of the wounded are in critical condition, after hooded gunmen shouting “Allahu Akbar” and “Avenge the prophet,” stormed the office of...
European Parliament Steps Backward on Tackling Anti-Semitism
December 22, 2014 – New York – AJC is deeply disappointed with the European Parliament's failure to establish a task force to fight the rise of anti-Semitism across Europe.
"European Parliament inaction on an anti-Semitism...
European Parliament Rejects Unconditional Recognition of Palestine
17 December 2014 – Strasbourg - The European Parliament today neutered a resolution on Palestinian statehood, refraining from calling for immediate recognition. The motion passed in the plenary no longer “urges" EU member states to immediately recognize Palestine, as...