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Netherlands announces antisemitism national co-ordinator following rise in anti-Jewish racism

The Netherlands is to establish a national co-ordinator to fight antisemitism early in 2021 in response to a rise in anti-Jewish racism in recent years.

Speaking at a Chanukah celebration for leaders of the Jewish community, the Minister of Justice and Security, Ferdinand Grapperhaus, said that the coordinator would be appointed early next year to advise the Ministry on the best way to combat antisemitism, as well as to ensure better cooperation between stakeholders.

Earlier this year, the Lower House of the Dutch Parliament called for an appointment of this type following a rise in antisemitic incidents.

Announcing the new role, Mr Grapperhaus said that antisemitism had become increasingly visible in recent years. “Coronavirus and economic hardship are a breeding ground for conspiracy theories against the Jewish community,” he said. He also noted that “the many-headed monster of antisemitism” felt at home in many places.” The Minister added: “We must not leave this battle to the Jewish community alone.”

The Government announced last week that it was working to establish a National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism.

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