Hamburg's New Anti-Semitism Commissioner Anna von Villiez Sets Clear Goals on Schools, TikTok, and Jewish Visibility
Anna von Villiez, Hamburg's newly appointed commissioner for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, introduced her priorities on July 21, 2026, after three weeks in office. The 51-year-old historian emphasized she wants to shape policy, not just react to incidents. Her main focuses include combating antisemitism in schools and universities, addressing online hatred on platforms like TikTok, and increasing the visibility of Jewish life in Hamburg. She noted a significant worsening of antisemitism since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, particularly Israel-related antisemitism. Von Villiez called for more educational offerings, stronger anchoring of antisemitism sensitivity in teacher training, and a joint task force against digital antisemitism. She also positioned herself against the Senate's course on a controversial issue, signaling independence. Her appointment was made by the Senate at the end of June.
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