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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has launched an urgent international campaign calling on European leaders to prevent the European Parliament from hosting on Wednesday French rapper Médine, a figure who has repeatedly been at the center of antisemitism controversies and accusations of anti-Jewish rhetoric.
Through the initiative, CAM is urging citizens across Europe and around the world to sign a petition demanding that European institutions uphold the values they claim to defend by refusing to provide a prestigious democratic platform to individuals whose statements have caused deep concern within Jewish communities.
The campaign comes at a moment of unprecedented anxiety for European Jews. Antisemitic incidents have surged across the continent since the October 7th massacre, with many Jewish communities reporting that members increasingly conceal visible signs of their identity out of fear for their safety. European officials themselves have acknowledged that antisemitism has become a growing threat not only to Jews, but to the health of European democracy as a whole.
“Europe cannot claim to stand against antisemitism while simultaneously elevating figures whose rhetoric has repeatedly crossed red lines for Jewish communities,” said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman. “The European Parliament is one of the world’s great democratic institutions. Its platforms should be reserved for those who build bridges between communities, not those who deepen divisions and normalize hatred.”
The controversy surrounding Médine has resurfaced longstanding concerns about the mainstreaming of antisemitism under the guise of political activism or artistic expression.
CAM warned that symbolic gestures and declarations are no longer sufficient. The organization noted that while Europe has adopted strategies to combat antisemitism and promote Jewish life, those commitments must be reflected in action and institutional decision-making. The European Union has repeatedly affirmed that antisemitism threatens “equality, human dignity, and the rule of law,” principles that form the foundation of the European project.
“Jewish communities are watching closely,” CAM Executive Director of European Affairs Shannon Seban said. “The question is simple: when confronted with a choice between principle and expediency, which side will Europe choose? If ‘Never Again’ means anything, it must apply not only to acts of violence, but also to the legitimization of those who traffic in prejudice and hate.”
The campaign calls on the European Parliament to reconsider the planned appearance and reaffirm its commitment to combating antisemitism in all its forms, including those that increasingly manifest through anti-Zionist rhetoric.
At a time when Jewish schools across Europe require armed protection and antisemitic incidents continue to rise, CAM stressed that the decisions made by Europe’s leaders carry consequences far beyond the walls of Parliament.
“The fight against antisemitism is ultimately a test of Europe’s moral clarity,” Seban added. “When hatred is excused because it comes wrapped in fashionable causes or popular culture, everyone loses. Europe must send a clear message that there is no acceptable form of antisemitism and no platform for those who help normalize it.”
CAM is encouraging members of the public, policymakers, and civil society leaders to add their voices to the campaign and stand in solidarity with Europe’s Jewish communities.
Read and sign the petition HERE.
The full text of the petition follows:
Addressed to President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and Members of the European Parliament
We, the undersigned, call on the European Parliament to immediately withdraw any institutional support, logo, or funding association from the “Justice pour la Palestine” meeting-concert scheduled for 17 June 2026 in Strasbourg, which features French rapper Médine (Médine Zaouiche).
Allowing the EU Parliament’s logo and the claim “Financed by the European Parliament” to appear on promotional material for this event directly contradicts the Parliament’s stated commitment to fighting antisemitism. This is not a matter of political opinion — it is a matter of documented fact.
The Evidence
Médine’s antisemitic record is extensive and well-documented. The incidents below are not isolated controversies — they form a clear pattern condemned by Jewish organizations, historians, and politicians across Europe.
Holocaust mockery (2023)
Médine publicly tweeted a deliberate pun calling Jewish essayist Rachel Khan — granddaughter of Holocaust survivors — “resKHANpée”. This was a clear and widely condemned mockery of the Holocaust.
The “Quenelle” antisemitic salute (2014)
Médine posted photographs of himself performing the “quenelle” gesture — popularized by convicted antisemite Dieudonné and widely recognized as an antisemitic salute.
Ongoing association with antisemitic figures
He has attended events with and expressed support for figures widely accused of antisemitism and Holocaust denial, such as Kémi Séba.
The presence of the European Parliament’s brand on this event sends a devastating signal to Jewish communities across Europe — that their institutions are willing to platform those who mock them.
We therefore demand:
— Immediate public clarification from President Metsola on how the official European Parliament logo was authorized for this event.
— Withdrawal of the European Parliament logo and any implication of institutional support or financing.
— A clear statement that individuals with documented antisemitic records have no place in events associated with the European Parliament.
— A review of guidelines to prevent future platforming of speakers who promote or trivialize antisemitism.
Respectfully,
The Combat Antisemitism Movement
