Herta Müller warns: Anti-Semitism in Europe is reaching new dimensions!

Herta Müller warns: Anti-Semitism in Europe is reaching new dimensions!

Herta Müller, the Nobel Prize winner for literature, expresses concern about the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe. In an interview with “Welt am Sonntag” she warns of a new wave of hatred of Jews, which, in her opinion, is becoming visible in a wide variety of areas of society. Müller makes it clear that this threat is not just a problem in Germany, but affects all of Europe. She observes Israel's increasing isolation, which is also evident on cultural, sporting and scientific levels, and describes this as alarming.

A central theme in Müller's statements is the memory of fear of annihilation, which is deeply rooted in Jewish history. This dark past, coupled with the current threat from the Iranian regime, which daily calls for the destruction of Israel, increases the feeling of insecurity among Jews. According to Herta Müller, hatred of Jews is not just an isolated phenomenon, but part of a broad social trend.

Diagnosis of the current situation

The Nobel Prize winner for literature vividly describes how Jews in the diaspora wear their yarmulke under a beret and remove their names from doorbell signs for fear of attacks. These measures are a clear indicator of the perceived threat that many Jews suffer. She calls for schools to take a more active role in sensitizing children against hatred of Jews. In Müller's opinion, school trips to concentration camp memorial sites should be part of everyday school life and not just a one-off event.

“Hate of Jews is a form of human hatred,” explains Müller, emphasizing that it is society’s responsibility to counteract this hatred. Dealing with the past and dealing with the right-wing extremist and anti-Semitic currents in the present are crucial in order to promote better coexistence.

Social responsibility and future prospects

Herta Müller's warnings come at a time when anti-Semitism is experiencing a worrying rise in many countries. Their warnings, which are becoming increasingly relevant on both a cultural and a political level, are a call to everyone to work more actively for a society of solidarity and respect. Literature and culture play an important role in raising awareness of issues that are often overlooked.

Müller's concern is clear: dialogue about these topics must be promoted and society must be encouraged to rethink. This is the only way to prevent a relapse into the dark history of humanity. Their words not only serve as a warning, but also as an impetus to work towards respectful coexistence in society.

For further information on Herta Müller's statements and the current situation of anti-Semitism in Europe, see Kleine Zeitung, Spiegel and Deutschlandfunk.