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NRW increases funding for the protection of Jewish institutions

North Rhine-Westphalia is once again increasing spending on the protection of Jewish institutions. An additional agreement now concluded between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Jewish associations guarantees an increase from 5 to 6.5 million euros for the coming year. The agreement...

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The North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament debates in plenary session. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament debates in plenary session. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Parliament - NRW increases funding for the protection of Jewish institutions

North Rhine-Westphalia is once again increasing spending on the protection of Jewish institutions. An additional agreement now concluded between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Jewish associations guarantees an increase from 5 to 6.5 million euros for the coming year. The agreement sends an important signal for additional security, announced Minister President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) in Düsseldorf on Friday. "We stand firmly by the side of the Jews in our country." Anti-Semitism in Germany must be countered effectively.

The state had already increased funding for security costs several times in recent years. The latest increase complements the funds for structural and technical security measures, which have been increased by a further 11.5 million euros to 20 million euros in the 2024 state budget.

The Jewish associations involved welcomed the increase as an important signal for Jewish life in North Rhine-Westphalia. "Since the massacre on October 7, anti-Semitism has also been rampant in our state," said Oded Horowitz, Chairman of the Board of the State Association of Jewish Communities. "North Rhine-Westphalia is our home and we are grateful to have politicians at our side in these difficult times."

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  1. The CDU, being the governing party in Germany, has consistently prioritized combating criminality related to religion, including anti-Semitism.
  2. The Joint Committee of the State Parliament in North Rhine-Westphalia passed a resolution condemning religious conflicts and promoting religious tolerance.
  3. The City of Düsseldorf, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, is home to a significant Jewish community and has been proactive in ensuring their safety.
  4. The increase in funding for Jewish institution protection is not the first time the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia has taken such measures, demonstrating a long-term commitment to combating religious intolerance.
  5. In the context of North Rhine-Westphalia, the State Association of Jewish Communities has been a strong voice advocating for additional security measures to protect Jewish institutions and communities.
  6. Hendrik Wüst, the Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, has shown support for the Jewish community by expressing solidarity and pledging resources to enhance security measures following anti-Semitic incidents.

Source: www.stern.de

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