Berlin Debates Establishing October 7 as 'Day Against Antisemitism'

The CDU's proposal gains support from the DIG but raises concerns from the SPD over overlap with Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The CDU has proposed designating October 7 as a 'Day Against Antisemitism' in Berlin, marking the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel as a turning point for rising antisemitism.
The Deutsch-Israelische Gesellschaft (DIG) supports the initiative, emphasizing the need for actionable measures such as annual reports on antisemitism and parliamentary discussions.
The SPD has expressed willingness to discuss the proposal but raised concerns about potential redundancy with the Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.
The DIG has called for Brandenburg to adopt a similar initiative, reflecting broader efforts to address antisemitism across the region.
Berlin recently established March 15 as a day to combat Islamophobia, aligning with the UN's International Day to Combat Islamophobia.