Milan Protest Against Anti-Semitism Bill Draws Hundreds
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- Hundreds protested in Milan against an anti-semitism bill.
- The bill seeks to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.
- Protesters feared restrictions on criticism of Israel.
- Some Jewish groups also opposed the bill.
- The Senate-approved text claims to preserve freedoms.
Hundreds of people protested in Milan on October 1st against a proposed bill, DDL 1004, currently under consideration by the Italian parliament. The demonstration, held near the La Scala opera house, included Jewish organizations that urged lawmakers to reject the legislation. The bill aims to incorporate the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into Italian law. The Senate had previously approved the bill on March 4th, and a relevant committee in the Chamber of Deputies concluded its review on September 30th.
Protesters carried Palestinian flags and signs calling for the rejection of DDL 1004. Speakers expressed concerns that the bill could restrict criticism of Israel and solidarity with Palestinians. Some Jewish activists also opposed the bill, arguing that existing laws against hate crimes and discrimination are sufficient. The text approved by the Senate, however, explicitly states that freedom of political criticism, expression, assembly, and association will be preserved. The bill does not introduce new criminal penalties.
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