Paris adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism

EJP highly welcomes the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism by Paris.

Criticizing Israel in its essence and existence falls under the definition of antisemitism, it is a new form of antisemitism,” Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo said.

The city of Paris adopted the  the IHRA definition of antisemitism during a session of the Council of Paris on Thursday, joining a growing number of cities around the world, including London and more recently the French city of Nice, to make the move.The decision was taken by the Council of Paris, headed by Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo, which consists of 163 councillors and that is responsible for governing the French capital.