Germany's Antisemitism Fight at Risk as Key Programme Faces Cuts
A major federal programme fighting antisemitism in Germany now faces deep cuts. The Anne Frank Center in Berlin has warned that planned reductions to Democracy in Action! could reverse progress in tackling hatred. Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) defended the changes, claiming the programme's results did not justify its funding levels. The Democracy in Action! initiative received around €190 million this year. But under new ministry plans, over 200 projects will lose funding by the end of 2024. Grant rules will also be rewritten, forcing previously supported groups to reapply for support.
Veronika Nahm, director of the Anne Frank Center, stressed that long-term funding is essential for stable, effective work. Without it, she argued, reliable prevention and education against antisemitism would suffer. The Cooperation Network Against Antisemitism—launched in 2025 with an eight-year funding plan—now faces an abrupt end in 2027. The network includes key organisations like the Anne Frank Educational Center, RIAS, KOAS, and the Central Council of Jews in Germany. These groups have worked together to develop training, research, and public campaigns. But no details have been released on how the network's work will continue after 2027.
The cuts will force many projects to close or scale back operations. Previously funded institutions can reapply, but success is not guaranteed. Without sustained support, experts warn that Germany's efforts to combat antisemitism could lose momentum.
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