EU official warns of antisemitism in European society as fears grow over rising Islamophobia – Europe live

Michael O'Flaherty, director of agency for fundamental rights, says dramatic moments in our societies trigger antisemitic responses'

Lovers and defenders of democracy, it's high time to stand up," tweeted the EU's coordinator on combating antisemitism Katharina von Schnurbein.

She was responding to the incident in Dagestan, describing the mob as hatred unleashed by globally downplaying the barbaric acts of Hamas of 7 Oct and allowing antisemitism and anti-Zionism to fester around the globe."

The authorities in European countries have a responsibility to make sure that everyone is safe and protected from violence and discrimination.

It's also important for the authorities to protect people's right to peaceful protest and expression and ensure that governments' security responses to violence don't harm rights.