2014 European Elections: Members of European Parliament answer questions on topics of interest for European Jewry

Izbori za EU parlament 2014- Članovi Europskog parlamenta su odgovarali na pitanja od važnosti za europsko Židovstvo.

In view of the European Parliament elections, from 22-25 May 2014, when 375 million EU citizens in 28 member states will choose their 751 representatives, the European Jewish Press (EJP), in partnership with the European Jewish Association (EJA), sent current Members of the European Parliament written questions on topics of interest and concern to European Jewry. EJP will regularly publish their answers to these questions.

U očekivanju izbora za Europski parlament od 22-25 svibnja 2014, kada če 375 milijuna EU građana iz 28 zemalja izbrati 751 predstavnika- "European Jewish Press (EJP)" je u suradnji sa "European Jewish Association (EJA)"  je poslala sadašnjim članovima EU parlamenta pitanja koja se odnose na interes i zabrinutost  Židova u Europe. EJP će redovno objavljivati njihove odgovore.

  neka pitanja su:

Q. Are you worried about the predicted rise of populist, extremist and eurosceptic parties?

Q. How should the European Parliament support the fight against rising anti-Semitism in Europe?

Q. Do you think that delegitimisation of Israel is a ‘politically correct’ form of anti-Semitism?

Q. Do you believe that boycotting Israeli products made in the West Bank settlements helps advance the peace process? Do you feel the European Parliament has an anti-Israel agenda?

Q. Are you concerned that labelling and/or boycotting these products will have negative consequences for the thousands of Palestinians working in the West Bank in Israeli companies?

Q. Have you previously been to Israel? When? What was the purpose of your visit?

Q. Do you think the Israelis want peace with the Palestinians?

Q. Can Iran be relied upon in its negotiations with the West on its nuclear programme?

Q.What is your reaction to the attacks in several European countries against Jewish religious practices such as circumcision and ritual slaughter?

Q.When faced with the results of a Fundamental Rights Agency survey which shows that a significant number of Jews in Europe have considered leaving their respective countries because of anti-Semitism, what is your reaction?

Q. Is there a future for Jews, especially the younger generation, in Europe?