Meeting with World Jewish Congress officials, the president of the European Commission pledged to help battle anti-Semitism. The delegation, which was led by WJC President Edgar Bronfman, met with Jose Manuel Durao Barroso on Tuesday in Strasbourg. Barroso called the meeting “a symbol for my personal commitment to give the fight against anti-Semitism a high priority.” He pledged to take direct action on the issue, starting with educating young people.
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