Fears of rising antisemitism in Europe
Holocaust survivor Regina Sluszny commemorates the victims of Auschwitz as Jewish communities across Europe face growing hostility. What does the promise of "Never Again" mean for Jewish life in Europe today?
Fears of increasing antisemitism in Europe are gaining prominence. Regina Sluszny, an 87-year-old Jewish woman, visits Auschwitz, a former concentration camp, multiple times, reflecting on her husband's family members who were murdered there. She joins a delegation from the European Jewish Association (EJA) alongside political representatives and community members to Krakow and Auschwitz on November 9 and 10, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1938 Pogroms.
These events marked a significant escalation in anti-Jewish violence and led many to fear that the horrors of the Holocaust are fading from Europe's collective memory. Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last Shah, was honored for combating antisemitism despite the growing hostility towards Jews in Europe. The number of antisemitic incidents in France rose from 1,320 in 2022 to 1,320 in 2025, while Germany saw a spike from 2,641 in 2022 to 6,548 in 2025.
The Netherlands' Jewish community, in particular, feels the tension, with chairwoman Ellen van Praagh stating she no longer feels safe there. The EJA's chair, Rabbi Menachem Margolin, urges European leaders to take greater responsibility, warning that antisemitism begins with words.
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