The European Commission has expressed deep concern about the recent surge in anti-Semitism across Europe, describing it as reaching extraordinary levels. In a statement, the European Commission strongly denounced manifestations of anti-Semitism in several countries, particularly following the outbreak of the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

The European Commission's statement highlighted several troubling incidents, such as Molotov cocktails thrown into a synagogue in Germany, the painting of Stars of David on residential buildings in France, the desecration of a Jewish cemetery in Austria, attacks on Jewish shops and synagogues in Spain, and numerous spontaneous demonstrations featuring hate slogans against Jews.

The statement emphasized the unprecedented nature of the recent increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, likening it to some of the darkest periods in history. The European Commission affirmed its support for the Jewish communities in the EU and vehemently condemned these heinous acts, which are fundamentally contrary to the values and way of life that Europe represents.

The European Commission reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the well-being of all communities, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or any other distinguishing characteristic. They stressed the importance of combating the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred, which has also been observed in recent weeks, and emphasized that such hatred has no place in Europe.