French Government Relaunches National Effort to Combat Antisemitism

The 'Act II' of the Assises Against Antisemitism focuses on youth and education as antisemitic acts reach historic levels in France.

The French government held the 'Act II' of the Assises Against Antisemitism on February 13, 2025, focusing on addressing antisemitism among youth and within educational institutions.
Education Minister Élisabeth Borne and Minister for Equality Aurore Bergé highlighted the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, with 477 acts reported in schools during the first trimester of the 2024-2025 school year.
The event included testimonies from Jewish students who shared their experiences of discrimination and fear, underscoring the normalization of antisemitism in some parts of French society.
Data from 2024 shows 1,570 antisemitic acts were recorded in France, continuing a trend of historically high levels of incidents since 2023.
The government emphasized education as a key priority in combating antisemitism, with plans for clear proposals to be announced within two months.