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Ilse Aigner addresses antisemitism at Berlin charity dinner
Ilse Aigner spoke about antisemitism at a charity dinner in Berlin on Monday evening.
Aigner, a member of the CSU and president of Bavaria’s state parliament, is being discussed as a possible successor to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The dinner raised money for audio biographies of Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, for a memorial in Berlin.
In her speech, Aigner criticized the AfD, the Left party in Berlin and what she described as radical Muslims.
She warned that Jewish people again fear showing their identity openly in Germany, and said antisemitism is present in places including schools, universities and politics.
Her remarks came as she is considered for the country’s highest office, but no decision on Steinmeier’s successor is stated.
Ilse Aigner addressed antisemitism at a charity dinner in Berlin.
The event was the 20th charity dinner supporting the “Raum der Namen” fundraising campaign.
Proceeds fund audio biographies of murdered Jewish people for the “Raum der Namen” at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial.
Aigner warned that Jewish people again fear expressing their identity openly in Germany.
She said antisemitism is present on streets, in schools, universities, workplaces and politics.
- Who
- Ilse Aigner, president of the Bavarian state parliament, spoke at the dinner.
- What
- She addressed antisemitism and warned about its presence in Germany.
- When
- Monday evening; the article was published on 2 November 2026.
- Where
- Hotel Adlon in Berlin.
- Why
- The charity dinner supported the “Raum der Namen” campaign, which funds audio biographies of murdered Jewish people.
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- Speaker
- Ilse Aigner, president of the Bavarian state parliament
- Event
- 20th charity dinner for the “Raum der Namen” fundraising campaign
- Venue
- Hotel Adlon, Berlin
- Campaign purpose
- Funding audio biographies of murdered Jewish people for the “Raum der Namen” at the Holocaust Memorial
- Article publication
- 2 November 2026
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