Anti-Semitism is deeply rooted in Europe, 80 years after the Holocaust, said H. In a statement to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), MP Christiana Erotokritou pointed out that expressions of anti-Semitism appear to be deeply rooted in Europe, even 80 years after the heinous phenomenon of the Holocaust, and supported the criminalisation of denying or downplaying the significance of the Holocaust by all Council member states.[/P]
Ms Erotokritou participated in a discussion on preventing and combating anti-Semitism in Europe, stating that the phenomenon of anti-Semitism is a flagrant violation of human rights and should be treated as such by Member State governments.
"Members of the Jewish community cannot be held responsible for any negative incidents that take place or be scapegoats and victims of conspiracy theories, a phenomenon that intensifies in times of crisis," he said, adding that such attitudes are mainly expressed by far-right and conservative movements, stressing that they are unacceptable and dangerous for democracy.
She expressed concern about the significant number of members of the Jewish community leaving European countries due to the increased attacks and discrimination they suffer, as evidenced by recent surveys. To counterbalance this trend, she stressed the importance of promoting multiculturalism, tolerance of diversity and teaching and preserving the memory of the Holocaust.
"In Cyprus, 27 January is a day of remembrance and tribute to the millions of victims of this horrific moment in history, but also a day of expression of the firm commitment of the Republic of Cyprus in the fight against anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of intolerance", Ms Erotokritou noted, supporting the criminalisation of denial or downplaying of the significance of the Holocaust by all Council Member States, as well as the introduction of teaching about its memory in education.
Source: CNA
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