Rise in antisemitism ‘brings Germans back to most horrific times’

Exclusive: Commissioner condemns incidents targeting Jews but supports basic right' to protest

Germany's antisemitism commissioner has condemned the country's recent increase in anti-Jewish violence, warning that it risks transporting the country back to its most horrific times".

In an interview with the Guardian, however, Felix Klein said he was also worried about an erosion of basic rights as officials sought to crack down on expressions of support for the Palestinian people.