At an American Jewish Committee (AJC) reception, Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius was praised for his efforts to correct the narrative around Lithuanian complicity in the Holocaust.
To read the U.S. statement, calling upon the U.S. mayor's European counterparts to publicly address and take action against antisemitism in their communities.
European leaders' statement pledging to pursue a zero-tolerance policy on antisemitism, ensure that antisemitic incidents are thoroughly investigated, raise public awareness of the problem, and make the physical security of Jewish communities a priority.
