David Lega
Over the past days in Krakow and at Auschwitz, I took part in the European Jewish Association’s delegation together with parliamentarians, diplomats and educators from across Europe.
We came together to remember, to reflect and to take responsibility. We learned from experts like Christer Mattsson about the importance of measuring the antisemitism we face today, because what we do not measure, we cannot fight. We spoke about how antisemitism has become Israelized, how it hides behind politics and spreads online faster than truth, and how we must move from listening to acting.
The commemoration for the Manchester attack moved everyone in the room. It showed what happens when hatred is ignored and reminded us that silence never protects the victims, only the aggressors.
We also spoke about the new frontlines of hate, how social media and online platforms have become the places where lies travel faster than truth, and how that makes our responsibility to respond even greater.
Among the many strong voices, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received the King David Award for his friendship with the Jewish people and his moral clarity in standing with Israel and against antisemitism.
As Secretary General of the European Jewish Association, I want to thank everyone who made these days meaningful: all our guests, speakers, and the dedicated EJA team whose hard work made this delegation possible. Walking through Auschwitz-Birkenau reminded us all why our work matters. Remembrance is not enough. It must lead to responsibility, to education and to courage.
This is not the end of a conference. What started in Krakow must continue in our parliaments, in our classrooms and on our screens. We must make sure that our voice is stronger than the lies.
Together, we can turn remembrance into change, not just in words but in action.
This will never be allowed to happen again.
Not on my watch. Not on ours.
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