Group advocating against anti-Semitism pushes for adjustments in the criminal legislation
The German-Israeli Society, under the patronage of the Federal Government's Anti-Semitism Commissioner, Felix Klein, and the President of the Israelite Religious Community, Charlotte Knobloch, has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at transitioning from declarations of intent to binding action against anti-Semitism.
The plan, supported by around 200 organisations, associations, and parties, as well as notable figures such as Nobel laureates Aaron Ciechanover (Chemistry) and Herta Müller (Literature), actresses Iris Berben and Uschi Glas, and writer Ferdinand von Schirach, calls for several key actions.
Firstly, the appointment of anti-Semitism commissioners at universities, as well as in the police, justice, and administration. These commissioners would play a crucial role in combating anti-Semitism within their respective institutions.
Secondly, the plan demands expanding the criminal offense of incitement to hatred. This includes calls for the destruction of a state, which would be made punishable under the proposed plan.
Thirdly, the alliance advocates for a clear legal basis to prevent public funds from funding anti-Semitic projects. This would ensure that taxpayers' money is not used to support hate speech or discriminatory practices.
Fourthly, the plan calls for securing Jewish religious freedom in holiday rights. This includes the active protection of synagogues and memorial sites.
Lastly, the alliance suggests expanding cross-border monitoring and mandatory educational content on Jewish life, Israeli history, and anti-Semitism to be included in the training plans of civil servants.
The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has declared war on every form of old and new anti-Semitism in Germany, and has expressed his support for the alliance's plan. A demonstration is called for on October 5 in Munich, as part of the campaign.
The synagogue reopening in Munich mentioned in the article is not directly related to the new facts presented by the alliance. However, the active protection of synagogues and memorial sites is a key component of the five-point plan.
The initiators launched a corresponding petition accompanying the five-point plan, which further strengthens the alliance's commitment to combating anti-Semitism in Germany. The alliance does not specify any new demands or actions beyond those already mentioned in the five-point plan.
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