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Calau defends itself against anti-Semitism: Mayor puts up banners!
City of Calau reports anti-Semitic posts; Mayor emphasizes tolerance and unity in Oberspreewald-Lausitz.
Calau defends itself against anti-Semitism: Mayor puts up banners!
In Calau, a town in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, an anti-Semitic entry on the Facebook page of a local tailor's shop caused a furor. In a post published last Sunday, Jews and Israelis were banned from entering the home. The city administration reacted immediately and filed a complaint. Mayor Marco Babenz (non-party) confirmed in a statement that the city takes a firm stand against anti-Semitism, hatred and violence. “Calau is colorful” – this is what a banner at the town hall advertises, which was put up as a symbol against such excesses of hate as this Borken newspaper reported.
The police have now launched an investigation on suspicion of sedition. The operator of the affected tailoring shop in Calau, who is also active in Kleinmachnow, explained that he only noticed the critical statement after locating the post on Sunday afternoon and deleted it immediately. He also denied all allegations and claimed that his Facebook account had been hacked. The city administration only found out about the anti-Semitic entry one day after the incident, which once again underlines the urgency of taking such incidents seriously RBB24 executed.
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Anti-Semitism is a long-standing and complex problem that is evident not only locally in Calau, but also at national and international levels. The numbers are alarming: over 2,600 anti-Semitic crimes were registered in Germany in 2022, including hurtful behavior, damage to property and threats. Anti-Semitism often manifests itself in various forms, from stereotypes to violent attacks, which are increasing worldwide. In Germany, this issue is in the context of a long-term decline in the Jewish population for over 15 years, while global Jewish numbers, particularly in Israel and the USA, have grown. This poses a challenge for Jewish communities, such as Statista documented.
The incidents in Calau send a message that makes it clear to society that anti-Semitism will not be tolerated. Mayor Babenz leads by example and remains in constant contact with the authorities to take all necessary steps. Such incidents call on us to be vigilant and to actively advocate for an inclusive and respectful society in which all people, regardless of their origins or beliefs, can live in dignity.