Study Finds Antisemitism Among German Students Declining but Incidents Persist

New research reveals that while antisemitism is less prevalent among university students than in the general population, concerns remain over campus incidents and rising criticism of Israel's military actions.

A recent study shows that only 6% of German university students hold antisemitic views, compared to 20% in the general population.
Antisemitic incidents were reported at approximately 40% of German universities, including graffiti, verbal attacks, and isolated physical assaults.
65% of students believe Israel's military actions cause significant suffering for Palestinian civilians, up from 58% in the previous survey.
Student participation in protests related to Israel-Palestine tensions remains minimal, with only 4% joining pro-Palestinian demonstrations and 1% attending pro-Israel protests.
The study, conducted from December 2024 to January 2025, surveyed nearly 1,900 students and highlights ongoing efforts to combat antisemitism on campuses.