Manuel Valls Joins Combat Antisemitism Movement to Address Rising Antisemitism in Europe
Former French Prime Minister joins CAM to lead Europe's fight against rising antisemitism
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Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has joined the Advisory Board for Europe of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, emphasizing that combating antisemitism is a democratic imperative. His leadership aims to strengthen collective action against rising antisemitism, which has seen a nearly 50% increase in incidents across Europe.
- 01Manuel Valls emphasized that fighting antisemitism is essential for democracy and social cohesion.
- 02In 2025, CAM's Antisemitism Research Center reported 2,962 antisemitic incidents in Europe, a nearly 50% increase from the previous year.
- 03The newly established Advisory Board aims to provide strategic guidance and policy advocacy to combat antisemitism.
- 04Valls has a history of supporting security measures for the Jewish community during his tenure as Prime Minister.
- 05CAM has been active in Europe for over five years, fostering coalitions to address antisemitism.
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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.
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The rise in antisemitism poses significant challenges to social cohesion and democratic values in Europe.
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