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German Chancellor Merz Declares Rise in Antisemitism a Historic Test
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Germany faces a historic test due to a rise in antisemitism, speaking at a Munich synagogue on the anniversary of Kristallnacht. He pledged his government's commitment to protecting Jewish life and combating the "omnipresent" antisemitism, which has seen a dramatic increase since 2023. The chancellor linked this to Germany's historical responsibility and support for Israel, while acknowledging the insecurity felt by Jews in the country.
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated Germany faces a historic test over rising antisemitism.
- Merz spoke at a Munich synagogue on the anniversary of the 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom.
- Antisemitic incidents rose dramatically to 8,725 in 2023, more than triple the 2022 number.
- The chancellor pledged his government's commitment to protecting Jewish life in Germany and abroad.
- He described antisemitism as "omnipresent" and a challenge to the principle of "Never again."
- The insecurity felt by Jews in Germany was called "a disgrace for our country."
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