German President: "We must oppose hatred of Jews."
Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed concern about many anti-Semitic incidents in Germany.
"We must confront hatred of Jews - regardless of whether it comes from political radicals on the right or left, from among "ordinary" citizens or from Islamists," said the German president, in a speech at the Buchenwald memorial complex in connection with the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht - the pogroms in November 1938, when the Nazis set fire to synagogues and destroyed synagogues throughout Germany. Jews.
Steinmeier pointed out that the revival of Jewish life in Germany is a huge gift. "But this is why I am very ashamed that today in the streets and squares in Germany Jews are subjected to insults, threats and physical attacks," he added.
At the same time, the German president emphasized that Germany has "reason for hope" and the rule of law "stands firmly on its feet".