Jews in Europe mourn the passing of the Italian politician

European Parliament President David-Maria Sassoli, who expressed support for European Jews, died at the age of 65 after a battle with a serious illness.

The President of the Conference of European Rabbis, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, said goodbye:

Aryeh Zamir, in collaboration with Shuva Israel

12/01/2022

Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 09:25 Updated: 09:29

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Supported the Jews of Europe.

Sasuli with Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt (Photo: Office of the President of the European Parliament)

European Parliament President David-Maria Sassouli, an Italian reporter and former newscaster who converted his journalistic career as a socialist politician and almost coincidental term as President of the European Parliament, died at a hospital in Aviano, Italy at the age of 65

. More than two weeks. Sassuli, who served as president of the parliament for two years, died a few days before the end of his term as president of the 705-member parliament, which is due to elect his successor in Strasbourg next week.

The President of the Conference of European Rabbis, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, said that "Europe mourns the passing of a true democrat, gentleman and ardent supporter of peace and integration. With elected,He invited me to speak in the plenum of the European Parliament on the last International Holocaust Remembrance Day and even hosted the convening of the Standing Committee during his presidency. "

He said, "His firm support for the lives of Jews has been a beacon throughout very difficult times - in turbulent times when dark forces are shaking Europe. An honest European democrat and a sincere friend of the European Jewish community has passed away. Our thoughts are with our dear friend's family and colleagues."

President Sassuli has expressed his firm position to the heads of the conference on several occasions. The last of which was when he addressed the plenum of the Standing Committee of the "Conference of European Rabbis". Sassuli, who fought resolutely in legislation against religious observances, stated that "no one should be considered a minority because of their religion. Everyone should be considered a full-fledged European citizen. We will not tolerate anti-Semitism and violence on the European continent - I accept your position. "Physical violence and the desecration of buildings or cemeteries experienced by Jewish communities throughout Europe are unbearable. There is no room for indifference in the face of these acts and countries and the EU itself must take appropriate action against them.

Sassuli added that he was concerned about the anti-religious legislation and anti-Semitism in Europe and especially its scope: .

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