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Imported antisemitism is a contested term in Germany describing antisemitism said to have been brought by migrants, especially from Muslim-majority countries.[1][2][3] It gained prominence after conflicts involving Israel and rising antisemitic incidents.[2] Supporters, including Chancellors Angela Merkel and Friedrich Merz, argue that some migrants hold antisemitic attitudes, including hostility toward Israel, and that naming this helps protect Jewish people and conform to Germany's policies of support for Israel and anti-antisemitism.[4][2][5] The concept developed as officials sought explanations for post-2015 immigration-related tensions and post-October 7 antisemitic incidents.[3][2] Critics argue it obscures Germany's own history of antisemitism, especially far-right extremism, and risks stigmatising and scapegoating Muslims and Arabs.[3][1][2]
A 2025 DeZIM study found antisemitic attitudes across all groups, with political orientation more explanatory than origin, warning the narrative can serve anti-Muslim racism.[6] Police data show most hate crimes are attributed to right-wing extremists, though "foreign ideology" incidents rose after 2023.[2] The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) weaponised the argument to advance anti-Muslim policies despite its own accusations of antisemitism.[7][8][5][2] The AfD tabled the 2019 Bundestag resolution branding the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement as antisemitic, which other parties adapted.[8][5] AfD figures tied "imported Muslim antisemitism" to their deportation proposals.[8] Critics argue the claim lacks statistical evidence, shifts attention from domestic far-right antisemitism, and justifies restrictions on immigration, protest, and speech.[6][8][2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Schaer 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Schmidtke 2025.
- 1 2 3 The New Arab 2025.
- ↑ Angerer 2018.
- 1 2 3 Morris & Brady 2023.
- 1 2 Heller 2025.
- ↑ Rose 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 Jackson 2025.
Works cited
[edit]- "Germany unironically blames antisemitism on 'imported migrants'". The New Arab. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Angerer, Carlo (23 April 2018). "Merkel says 'different type of anti-Semitism' now exists in Germany". NBC News. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Heller, Mathilda (26 November 2025). "German study debunks myth of 'imported' antisemitism | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- James, Jackson (22 February 2025). "Germany's Obsession With Defending Israel and Criminalizing Speech Aided AfD's Rise". Drop Site News. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
- Morris, Loveday; Brady, Kate (22 December 2023). "In Germany's struggle against antisemitism, the arts are suffering". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 September 2026.
- Rose, Michel (15 November 2023). "Europe's far right joins rallying cry against antisemitism, unsettling some Jews". Reuters. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Schaer, Cathrin (28 May 2021). "Why are some in Germany suggesting anti-Semitism is 'imported'?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Schmidtke, Oliver (15 June 2025). "The politics of blame: Accusing immigrants won't solve Germany's antisemitism problem". The Conversation. doi:10.64628/AAM.9xrhnheqm. Retrieved 11 September 2026.