Knobloch: The Shadow of the Nazi Era Looms Again Over Daily Life in Germany
Prominent figure in German Jewish life warns of rising antisemitism following the Alternative for Germany party's victory in state elections
Charlotte Knobloch, one of the most prominent representatives of Jewish life in Germany, expressed shock at the recent victory of the Alternative for Germany party in state elections, according to an interview she gave to German broadcaster DW.
In the interview, Knobloch said that what she described as the ghost of the Nazi era has returned to cast a shadow over daily life in Germany, in reference to what she considers rising manifestations of antisemitism in German society.
Knobloch reiterated her warning about growing antisemitism in the country and called for measures to confront this phenomenon.
The interview did not address, according to the report, further details about the nature of the measures needed or the extent of the Alternative for Germany party's victory in the elections in question.
Sources
- كنوبلوخ: شبح الحقبة النازية عاد ليخيم على الحياة اليومية في ألمانيا — Deutsche Welle — Arabic
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