Overview

• Felix Klein, Germany's federal antisemitism commissioner, has called for every university to appoint a dedicated antisemitism officer.
• The demand follows recent incidents at Berlin institutions, including protests perceived as supportive of Hamas and antisemitic behavior by university leaders.
• Klein criticized universities for lacking clear policies and sensitivity to distinguish legitimate activism from antisemitism.
• He also proposed creating a central coordinator role to unify efforts and develop guidelines for combating antisemitism across universities.
• The controversy has reignited debates about academic leadership's responsibility in addressing antisemitism within higher education.