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German Bundestag Resolution Against Antisemitism
The German Bundestag passed a resolution against antisemitism, sparking debate over the IHRA definition and its potential for misuse.
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Germany
PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsGermany IsraelAntisemitismDebate
BundestagSpdCdu/CsuGrüneFdpAfdBswDie LinkeInternational Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (Ihra)
Michael BreilmannBarbara Stollberg-RilingerKonstantin Von NotzBeatrix Von Storch
- What action did the Bundestag take regarding antisemitism?
- The Bundestag passed a resolution against antisemitism, condemning organizations and projects that promote antisemitism, deny Israel's right to exist, or support the BDS movement.
- What are the main goals of the resolution passed by the Bundestag?
- The resolution, while lacking direct legal effect, aims to combat antisemitism by urging the government to close legal loopholes and utilize repressive measures, particularly in criminal, residence, asylum, and citizenship laws.
- What is the controversy surrounding the IHRA definition of antisemitism?
- The resolution utilizes the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, which has been criticized for its vagueness and potential for misuse to silence political opponents, though proponents state it is not presented as absolute.
- What is the significance of the resolution beyond its legal implications?
- While the AfD voted in favor, Die Linke abstained and the BSW voted against, highlighting the political divisions surrounding the issue and the handling of the IHRA definition. The resolution's passage demonstrates a broad, though not unanimous, commitment to fighting antisemitism in Germany.
- What are the reactions to the resolution from different political parties?
- The resolution calls on the government to actively support Israel's existence and security interests, and to encourage local governments to use the IHRA definition in their decision-making processes, sparking debate and an open letter signed by over 4000 individuals.