Overview

• The Berlin Senate has agreed to establish a centralized antisemitism commissioner for universities, but the appointment process remains stalled.
• CDU leader Dirk Stettner has urged the Science Administration to accelerate the appointment, citing the urgent need for coordinated action.
• The proposed commissioner would define antisemitism policies and ensure consistent handling of incidents across all Berlin universities.
• Berlin universities have faced escalating tensions, including pro-Palestinian protests, lecture hall occupations, and acts of vandalism since October 2023.
• Recent incidents, such as the police clearing a vandalized lecture hall at Humboldt University, highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing antisemitism on campuses.