Federal Minister of Education Karin Prien (CDU) demands a clear stance against antisemitism with a view to the coalition negotiations between the Linke, Greens, and SPD in Berlin.
She told the Rheinische Post that anyone who wants to take on government responsibility must be measured by whether they protect Jewish life and consistently counter antisemitism. It is crucial that all democratic parties have a clear stance against antisemitism.
The minister referred to a study published by her office on Thursday, which states that “specifically in certain left and (post-)migrant digital groups, anti-Israel antisemitism” is widespread. This includes blanket accusations of genocide, the delegitimization of Israel, and calls for boycotts, Prien said. Of course, the policy of the Israeli government must be allowed to be criticized, but criticism must not turn into antisemitic accusations or question the right of existence of Israel. This must also apply in coalition talks.
