Statements

EJC shocked and appalled by terror attack outside Jewish museum in Washington

“This is a heinous act of antisemitism,” EJC President Dr Moshe Kantor said. “Once again, hatred of Israel brings murders of Jews in Diaspora communities,” he added.

Dr Moshe Kantor elected President of the European Jewish Congress

At its General Assembly held in Jerusalem today, delegates from over 40 national representative Jewish organisations across the continent overwhelmingly elected Kantor as president, gathering almost two thirds of the vote.

Millions reached across Europe as consortium of European organisations concludes EU-funded project to combat antisemitism and safeguard Jewish Communities

The “BADRI – Bringing Awareness, Dialogue and Resilience Improvement” project, funded by the European Union through the CERV programme, delivered a wide range of initiatives across Europe aimed to promote mutual understanding and foster social cohesion, dialogue, and resilience among diverse communities.

EJC welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and looks forward to continuing to strengthen Catholic-Jewish relations

The EJC remains committed to working closely with the Holy See and the wider Catholic community to foster understanding, combat religious-based discrimination, and promote peace and human dignity throughout Europe and beyond.

EJC video cartoon project explaining Jews and Judaism to young Europeans reaches millions

A ground-breaking EU-funded series created by the EJC of short online educational videos explaining various aspects of the diversity of Jewish life and culture has reached millions across social media in recent months.

EJC saddened by passing of Pope Francis: Sends condolences to Catholics in Europe and round the world

"We have fond and enduring memories of our audiences with the late Pope and his deep commitment to fostering dialogue with Jewish communities and fierce opposition to antisemitism" said EJC Executive Vice-President Raya Kalenova

EJC congratulates Friedrich Merz on his victory in the German elections and expresses its concern over the rise of the far-right party AfD

As coalition negotiations begin, we urge Germany’s leaders to unite democratic forces, ensure stability and firmly reject extremism.

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Events & Meetings

EJC organised EU-funded interfaith conference in Brussels in partnership with SACC by EJC and Faith Matters

The conference, funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) as part of the “BADRI - Bringing Awareness, Dialogue, and Resilience Improvement” project, provided a unique opportunity to address the shared challenges faced by faith-based communities and explore collaborative solutions.