Bóka calls for action to fight ‘traditional and new forms’ of anti-Semitism

Speaking ahead of a meeting of the EU’s General Affairs Council in Brussels on Tuesday, Minister Bóka said Jewish communities “enjoy the greatest security” in Hungary, and the country hoped to set an example to other member states in this regard.

Minister Bóka noted that he participated in a working breakfast on the fight against anti-Semitism initiated by Jean-Noel Barrot, the French foreign minister, in the wake of security upheavals and political disputes in certain EU member states.

To that end, a high-level conference will be held on Dec 4, dedicated to the subject of ensuring protection to Jewish communities, he said, adding that the event will be attended by representatives of the World Jewish Congress and the European Jewish Congress.

Concerning the council meeting, Bóka said it would have competitiveness high on its agenda, focusing on the competitiveness declaration recently adopted in Budapest. Participants will also discuss country-specific subjects concerning the rule of law as well as developments in an Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary in 2018, the minister said.