German Official Calls for Antisemitism Monitors at Universities

Felix Klein urges action after incidents at Berlin universities highlight insufficient awareness and policies on antisemitism.

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.