One of Europe’s leading experts on anti-Semitism is almost certain to be elected to the European Parliament. Patrick Gaubert, president of the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism, was chosen by France’s governing UMP Party executive Wednesday to head the Paris region list for the June elections. As head of the 12-member list for the region, Gaubert, who is Jewish, is virtually certain to be elected.
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