26 May 2026

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“Democratic Antibodies – The Bill Against Anti-Semitism: When a Society Recognizes and Rejects Hate” was the title of the event promoted by the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, held in Turin on May 25th. A second meeting is scheduled for Rome on June 3rd.

“Democratic Antibodies – The Bill Against Anti-Semitism: When a Society Recognizes and Rejects Hate” was the title of the event promoted by the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, held in Turin on May 25th. A second meeting is scheduled for Rome on June 3rd.

The initiative was born with the aim of exploring the content of the anti-antisemitism bill recently approved by the Senate and currently under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies. This bill represents an important institutional response to the growing spread of antisemitism in Italy, as evidenced by data collected and released by the Contemporary Jewish Documentation Center Foundation (CDEC).

The Turin meeting provided an opportunity for public discussion to clarify the scope of the measure and counter the distortions that have accompanied the debate on the issue, reaffirming the democratic value of the fight against all forms of hatred and discrimination.

“Combating anti-Semitism means defending the fundamental principles of our democracy. This bill represents an important signal from the institutions and a necessary step to recognize and reject hatred in all its forms. At a time when the language of intolerance is spreading with increasing ease, it is essential to promote awareness, responsibility, and effective protection tools,” said President Livia Ottolenghi.

In Turin, one year after the attack on young Jews on the University of Turin campus, the following speakers were present: UCEI President Livia Ottolenghi, Turin Community President Dario Disegni, Democratic Party Piero Fassino, Forza Italia Andrea Orsini, Democratic Party Senator Simona Flavia Malpezzi, and League Alessandro Giglio Vigna. The panel was moderated by Elisabetta Fiorito, parliamentary journalist for Radio 24 – Il Sole 24 Ore.

The Rome event on June 3rd will see the participation of, among others, Maurizio Gasparri, Maria Elena Boschi, Graziano Delrio, Ester Mieli, Ivan Scalfarotto and Pasquale Angelosanto.

The two meetings aim to contribute to a broad and cross-cutting public debate on the role of institutions and civil society in combating anti-Semitism and defending democratic values.

DDl Antisemitismo: i conferenzieri

Livia Ottolenghi

Alessandro Giglio Vigna

Simona Flavia Malpezzi

Andrea Orsini

Ruben Piperno, Consigliere della Comunità

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