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Germany's Fight Against Antisemitism

The German Bundestag overwhelmingly approved a motion to protect Jewish life and combat antisemitism, sparking debate on the IHRA definition and concerns about generalizations.

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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsGermany AntisemitismLegislationDebate

BundestagSpdGrüneFdpCdu/CsuAfdInternational Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (Ihra)International Auschwitz Committee

Bärbel BasMichael BreilmannBarbara Stollberg-RilingerKonstantin Von NotzBeatrix Von StorchHakan DemirChristoph Heubner

Which parties supported or opposed the motion?: While the motion passed with broad support from CDU/CSU, SPD, Grüne, and FDP, the AfD also voted in favor, while the Left abstained and one SPD member abstained due to concerns about the short notice of the text.
What was the main topic of the Bundestag motion?: The Bundestag overwhelmingly passed a motion to combat antisemitism in Germany, aiming to strengthen Jewish life and close legal loopholes.
What actions are proposed to combat antisemitism?: The motion calls for utilizing all legal means to fight antisemitism, including in areas of immigration and citizenship, and emphasizes the importance of combating antisemitic views in art, culture, and media.
What are some of the criticisms raised regarding the motion's text?: The motion highlights the concerning rise of antisemitism linked to immigration from North Africa and the Middle East, prompting debate on how to address this issue without resorting to generalization and stigmatization.
What is the controversy surrounding the IHRA definition of antisemitism?: A key point of contention is the use of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, which some critics argue is too broad and can stifle legitimate criticism of Israel.

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