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Increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Brandenburg – alarming figures!
Anti-Semitic incidents in Brandenburg increased by over 28% in 2023. The monitoring report highlights alarming trends and the need for action.
Increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Brandenburg – alarming figures!
The latest figures on anti-Semitic incidents in Brandenburg show a worrying increase: 377 incidents were recorded in 2023, an increase of 173 cases compared to the previous year. This corresponds to an increase of over 28 percent, as documented in the current monitoring report from the Anti-Semitism Department for 2024. A total of 484 anti-Semitic incidents were registered in Brandenburg last year, which reinforces the alarming development. This is reported by rbb24.
Today, anti-Semitism is increasingly evident in public spaces, memorials and educational institutions. One reason for concern is the potential threat to Jewish communities, which was exacerbated by the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This situation has increased the threat level for Jewish people in Germany, as stated in a federal government report on anti-Semitism. The numbers of anti-Semitic crimes not only increased dramatically in 2023, they will also remain at a high level in 2024, according to the report on the [Bundestag] website (https://www.bundestag.de/presse/hib/kurzmeldeen-1038646).
The role of the anti-Semitism department
The Anti-Semitism Office in Brandenburg, which was founded in 2019, has the important task of responding to anti-Semitic incidents and offering support to those affected. According to the monitoring report, their work includes recording anti-Semitic crimes as well as incidents that are not relevant to criminal law. This also includes reports from schools, memorials and universities, supplemented by information from those affected and civil society research, as reported by brandenburg.de.
Andreas Büttner, Brandenburg's anti-Semitism commissioner, described anti-Semitism as an “attack on humanity”. He emphasizes the urgency of education and political measures to counteract this problem. The monitoring report also shows that 39.2 percent of the incidents come from the area of post-Shoah anti-Semitism. Modern anti-Semitism follows at 34.8 percent, while Israel-related anti-Semitism accounts for 11 percent.
Social dimension and preventive measures
Another aspect highlighted in the reports is the need to promote social acceptance of Jewish life and to actively combat anti-Semitism. The State Secretary Dr. In a press conference, Friederike Haase pointed out the importance of strengthening those affected and shaping an open society. She emphasized that an action plan against anti-Semitism has already been developed and helps to support those affected.
Overall, the analysis of the anti-Semitic incidents in Brandenburg shows how important it is to pursue a comprehensive strategy to combat anti-Semitism that addresses both political and social levels. The work of the specialist office and the initiative of the state government are crucial steps to promote an open and respectful society.