The position of the Jews in Italy is becoming more and more uncertain and economic restrictions have been increased to such an extent that the position is becoming unbearable. Approximately 75 per cent of the Jews of Italy are now estimated to be out of employment as a direct consequence of anti-Semitic legislation.
Emigration of Jews is being encouraged by the Italian authorities and a number of facilities are granted for this purpose. They include the ready issue of passports to intending emigrants and the allotment of foreign exchange amounting to about $500 to each person for travelling expenses. Difficulties of transport are, however, preventing many would be emigrants from leaving the country.
From Milan comes the report that a number of women refugees in that city have been expelled to Germany, despite the fact that their husbands are in Italian concentration camps. No explanation has been advanced for this action, which is thought to have been the result of a misunderstanding.
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