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International cooperation

Global cooperation on combating antisemitism.

International cooperation

Antisemitism is a global challenge. In its 2021 EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, the Commission reaffirmed its firm and unequivocal commitment to the global fight against antisemitism and to

"actively cooperate with international organisations, in particular the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the OSCE, as well as with regional organisations in joint actions to fight discrimination and antisemitism."

To this end, the European Union is collaborating with many partners around the world to prevent and combat antisemitism. The European Union is active within the United Nations to address antisemitism and co-sponsored in recent years several events, exhibitions and projects to raise awareness about the impact of antisemitism and strengthen the exchange among Member States.

In October 2022, as part of the EU Antisemitism Strategy, the Commission convened, in partnership with the Council of Europe, the OSCE and the UNAOC, a conference on 'Freedom of religion with regard to religious slaughter' that brought around 100 representatives of EU Member States, special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, representatives of national Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities, international organisations and independent experts. 

For the first time an informal meeting of the General Assembly gathered in June 2019 titled  "Combatting Anti-semitism and Other Forms of Racism and Hate - The Challenges of Teaching Tolerance and Respect in the Digital Age" and was addressed by Commission Coordinator Katharina von Schnurbein. 

The European Union fully supports the report of UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, which for the first time specifically dealt with the topic of antisemitism.

Annual EU-Israel High Level Seminar on combating racism, xenophobia and antisemitism

Israel is a key partner for the European Union, including in the global fight against antisemitism. The EU Antisemitism Strategy states:

"The EU will seek to further reinforce the EU-Israel High-Level Seminar on combating racism, xenophobia and antisemitism, co-organised annually, with a focus on operational follow-up."

The EU-Israel seminar is a unique annual forum that brings together European and Israeli civil servants, policymakers, companies, international organisations and civil society to discuss best practices and ways forward in addressing racism, xenophobia and antisemitism.

The European Union and the State of Israel established this forum in 2005 to respond to the rising threat of antisemitism and the need for better international coordination of counter-measures.