This paper examines the role of antisemitism within Germany's AfD, arguing that antisemitic ideas, conspiracy narratives, and historical revisionism are woven into the party's broader ethnonationalist and anti-democratic worldview. It finds that, despite occasional pro-Israel rhetoric, the AfD has repeatedly mobilized both coded and explicit forms of antisemitism through its leaders, campaigns, affiliated media ecosystem, and voter base.
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“Friendly Faces” of Antisemitism? Political Antisemitism in the Alternative for Germany Party
“Friendly Faces” of Antisemitism?
This paper examines the role of antisemitism within Germany's AfD, arguing that antisemitic ideas, conspiracy narratives, and historical revisionism are woven into the party's broader ethnonationalist and anti-democratic worldview. It finds that, despite occasional pro-Israel rhetoric, the AfD has repeatedly mobilized both coded and explicit forms of antisemitism through its leaders, campaigns, affiliated media ecosystem, and voter base.
FULL ANALYSIS: “Friendly Faces” of Antisemitism?
Political Antisemitism in the Alternative for Germany Party. A Report from American Jewish Committee (AJC) By Lars Rensmann1
AJC, Jewish Representative Council of Ireland Forge Historic Partnership to Counter Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) announced at AJC Global Forum 2026 a formal partnership agreement to deepen their cooperation in combating anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hate.
AJC and AIJAC: Standing Together Against Global Antisemitism | AJC Global Forum 2026
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute (API), and Joel Burnie, Executive Manager of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), reflect on the decades-long partnership between American Jewish Committee (AJC) and AIJAC — and the urgent challenges facing Jewish communities today.
Poland’s fraught reckoning with its complex past towards Jews takes a dark turn
As in the rest of the world, the Hamas attack on Israel has triggered an unprecedented wave of antisemitism. What makes the situation here distinct, is the weight of history
AJC and CRIF Form Transatlantic Partnership to Combat Antisemitism, Defend Democratic Values
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and the Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF), the organization representing Europe’s largest Jewish community, today announced the signing of a new partnership agreement, formalized in Paris on the occasion of the CRIF’s 40th annual Dinner, to deepen transatlantic coordination in combating antisemitism and defending democratic values.
Pace University President Named AJC-Hosted Fulbright Specialist to Lead Transatlantic Effort Against Rising Antisemitism
Recognized for his national and international leadership, Pace University President Marvin Krislov has begun work as a Fulbright Specialist —hosted by AJC Paris—to help identify the most effective ways French and American leaders can stem a rising tide of antisemitism.
AJC Statement on Terrorist Attack at Sydney Hanukkah Celebration
Australia’s Jewish community had already endured fire bombings, graffiti, physical attacks, and threats. The community’s warnings have now become a devastating reality.
What Is Germany’s AfD, and What Does Its Rise Mean for Jews?
What is AfD? Alternative for Germany, AfD, is a right-wing extremist party in Germany, founded in 2013 in response to the European Union's handling of the Eurozone financial crisis.
AJC Joined by 75+ Global Jewish Organizations in Expressing Support for Katharina von Schnurbein
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and more than 75 Jewish organizations across 34 countries today expressed their “unequivocal support and appreciation for Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, in light of recent unfounded and pernicious criticism” in a letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
What to Know About Holocaust Distortion and Antisemitism in Poland
Here is what to know about antisemitism in Poland and what AJC is doing about it.
AJC Statement on the Desecration of the Jedwabne Memorial
American Jewish Committee (AJC) strongly condemns the antisemitic demonstrations and Holocaust denial that marred today’s commemoration of the Jedwabne massacre.
AJC Announces New Fulbright Specialist Program on French and American Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, announced a new Fulbright Specialist Program, a cutting-edge initiative focused on building a future where young people on both sides of the Atlantic grow up in societies where antisemitism is no longer normalized and where democratic ideals flourish.
AJC Paris Launches New Fulbright Program to Fight Antisemitism in France and the U.S.
AJC Paris is on the frontlines of combating rising antisemitism with a groundbreaking new initiative — the launch of a Fulbright Specialist Program focused on fighting antisemitism in both France and the United States.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch in Paris: Youth Must Lead the Fight Against Rising Antisemitism
AJC CEO Ted Deutch delivers a powerful address at On the Frontlines: French-American Forum on Antisemitism, hosted by American Jewish Committee and CRIF in Paris, France.
Aija Mayrock & Nas Daily on Fighting Antisemitism Through Storytelling | AJC - CRIF Paris Forum
At On the Frontlines: The French-American Forum on Antisemitism, hosted by American Jewish Committee (AJC) and CRIF in Paris, digital creators Aija Mayrock and Nuseir Yasin (Nas Daily) joined moderator Elise Goldfarb for a powerful conversation on using media to combat antisemitism and foster understanding across communities.
Major Win in France: New National Action Report to Combat Antisemitism
France has just released its comprehensive 180-page new National Action Report to Combat Antisemitism, and American Jewish Committee’s impact is apparent throughout this critical policy document.
AJC Directly Addresses Antisemitism and Vilification of Israel in Ireland with the Prime Minister
Today, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Director of International Jewish Affairs Rabbi Andrew Baker met with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin during his official visit to Washington to directly address concerns about antisemitism and the demonization of Israel in Ireland, seen as one of the most problematic countries in Europe. AJC, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has been in close touch with Ireland’s Jewish community as the situation has worsened following Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. ADL Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, also participated in the meeting.
40+ EU Leaders Join AJC in Demanding Antisemitism Be Priority for European Commission
More than 40 Jewish and non-Jewish elected officials, leaders, and organizations from across the EU joined American Jewish Committee (AJC) in signing a letter urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and other EU Council members to prioritize combating antisemitism. The letter calls for this issue to be central to the agenda during the European Council Meetings on December 19 and highlights the need for a holistic response as a key priority for the incoming European Commission.
