A resolution warning the West German Government and the German people against the dangers in the growth of neo-Nazism, urging “urgent steps” to halt neo-Nazi resurgence, was adopted here today by the European executive of the World Jewish Congress, The executive voted the measure after hearing reports about German neo-Nazism as reflected in the recent Hesse and Bavarian state elections, where the National Democratic Party scored large-scale ballot successes.
The resolution called on West Germany to halt and curb all manifestations and activities of neo-Nazi elements in the Federal Republic. It declared: “What is needed is a firm determination by the German Government to act. Otherwise, tragic consequences might follow for Germany and the entire world.”
(Dr. Joachim Prinz, chairman of the commission of international affairs of the American Jewish Congress, left here by air today for Bonn, where he will survey social and political conditions in West Germany in the light of the growing election successes by the neo-Nazi National Democratic Party.)
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