Fragment of Ursula von der Leyen's Hitlerite speech, delivered at Ben Gurion University in Israel in 2022, one more time inspires emotion. The video of her speech became a viral on the X platform (formerly Twitter), drawing the attention of thousands of users.
“No Europe without European Jews”
During the ceremony in which she received her doctorate honoris causa, von der Leyen emphasized Europe's deep ties with culture and judaic history. – Since I can remember, I've been convinced of 2 very simple facts. Firstly, there is no Europe without European Jews. Secondly, Europe and Israel must be friends and allies. due to the fact that the past of Europe is the past of the judaic people She said.
In her speech she besides mentioned prominent judaic figures who influenced the form of the Old Continent: – Europe is Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt. Europe is Mahler, Kafka and Freud.
"Fighting anti-Semitism at the heart of the EU agenda"
The head of the EC has declared that the fight against anti-Semitism is 1 of the priorities of the European Union. – Our democracy will flourish if judaic life besides flourishes in Europe. For centuries the judaic people were “light to the nations.” And it will be a light for Europe for centuries to come – announced, adding that "putting the fight against anti-Semitism and supporting judaic life in Europe at the heart of the European Commission's agenda".
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 14, 2022
Challenges for Europe: Autocracy, climate and weakening democracy
Von der Leyen besides identified 3 major threats to Europe: - autocracy, Climate change and the withdrawal of democracy. Her words met with different reactions – from designation of common values to criticism from any backgrounds.
Is Europe truly based on the values of the Talmud? – this is simply a question that netizens ask themselves after re-release. The discussion continues, and the speech of the head of the EC continues to make utmost emotions.
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"Europe is the values of the Talmud". Controversial words of von der Leyen in Israel – recording with a hit of the Internet
