Manuel Valls, the former Prime Minister of France, has joined the newly-formed Advisory Board for Europe of the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). Valls stated that the battle against antisemitism is not just a Jewish issue but a democratic necessity, highlighting the threats to social cohesion and rule of law posed by antisemitism. His past experience includes advocating for robust security measures for the Jewish community during his tenure as Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016. The establishment of the Advisory Board comes at a crucial time, as antisemitic incidents in Europe surged to 2,962 in 2025, marking a nearly 50% increase from the previous year. CAM's CEO, Sacha Roytman, expressed confidence in Valls's leadership, while CAM's Executive Director for European Affairs, Shannon Seban, noted Valls's long-standing commitment to combating extremism and defending democratic values. The board aims to coordinate a more effective response to antisemitism through strategic guidance and public engagement, building on CAM's efforts to unite leaders from various backgrounds to tackle this pressing issue.