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Rising anti-Semitism figures: Germany on alert!
Important developments took place in Neumünster on September 29, 2025, which have potentially far-reaching effects on the local community.
Rising anti-Semitism figures: Germany on alert!
If you have dealt with the topic of anti-Semitism in Germany in the last few months, you cannot avoid the alarming statistics and reports. In 2023, there was a massive increase in anti-Semitic incidents, which was accurately recorded by RIAS, a nationwide documentation center. A total of 4,782 incidents were documented, which represents an increase of almost 83 percent compared to 2022. What is particularly shocking is that more than half of these incidents, namely 2,787, happened after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. That works out to 32 incidents per day during this critical time, whereas previously there were barely seven per day. A total of 121 anti-Semitic attacks were documented, with seven of them classified as extreme violence, many in the context of anti-Israel activism. This development has greatly affected many Germans and especially the Jewish community, and raises the question: How can such a development be stopped?
The sad pattern of these incidents has also been analyzed in detail in the latest RIAS yearbook. According to the report, there are an alarming number of incidents in schools and educational institutions. A total of 471 incidents were recorded in this sensitive area, 301 of which occurred after the said attack. In 2023, 61 percent of anti-Semitic incidents could not be assigned to a specific political or ideological background, making it clear that this problem is widespread in society. Of particular concern is that anti-Israel activism, which for the first time is the most common category of attributable incidents at 12 percent of incidents, has seen a recent increase. This shows us once again that our social cohesion is being put to the test.
A current view
The numbers mentioned so far correspond to recently published statistics that cover anti-Semitic incidents in Germany from 2020 to 2024. Published by Statista and accessible via the federal association RIAS, they show the significance and urgency of the topic. The June 4, 2025 release provides comprehensive demographic data on Judaism as well as insights into surveys on the prevalence of anti-Semitism in Germany. The statistics include both free and premium content, allowing for differentiated analysis. This data can be accessed at any time and illustrates how important well-founded information is in order to keep a close eye on developments over the next few years.
In these challenging times, it is essential to develop a good understanding of how our society deals with discrimination and prejudice. The reports show that quick action is necessary to reduce anti-Semitic incidents and take preventative measures that are anchored in society. It remains to be hoped that political decision-makers and those responsible for education will also address this issue and increase awareness of diversity and tolerance.