The Combat Antisemitism Movement has launched an urgent campaign calling on European leaders to stop the European Parliament from hosting French rapper Médine amid longstanding antisemitism controversies..
The Combat Antisemitism Movement has launched an urgent international campaign calling on European leaders to prevent the European Parliament from hosting French rapper Médine at a planned event in Strasbourg on Wednesday, June 17. CAM says Médine has repeatedly faced antisemitism-related controversies and accusations of anti-Jewish rhetoric.
Through the campaign, CAM is urging citizens across Europe and around the world to sign a petition demanding that European institutions uphold their stated values by refusing to give a prestigious democratic platform to individuals whose statements have caused deep concern among Jewish communities. The petition also calls on European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to clarify the use of the Parliament’s logo, withdraw any implication of institutional support or funding, and review procedures to prevent similar controversies in the future.
CAM said the campaign comes at a time of deep anxiety for European Jews, with antisemitic incidents surging across the continent since the October 7 massacre. The organization warned that Europe cannot credibly claim to fight antisemitism while allowing institutions associated with democracy and human rights to elevate figures accused of normalizing anti-Jewish prejudice.
Sacha Roytman, CEO of CAM, said the European Parliament should be a platform for those who build bridges between communities, not those who deepen divisions. CAM Executive Director of European Affairs Shannon Seban added that Jewish communities are watching closely to see whether Europe chooses principle over expediency.
The controversy has renewed broader concerns about the mainstreaming of antisemitism under the cover of political activism, anti-Zionist rhetoric, or artistic expression. CAM warned that declarations against antisemitism are no longer enough and must be matched by institutional decisions that reflect Europe’s stated commitment to equality, human dignity, and the rule of law.
The organization stressed that, at a time when Jewish schools across Europe require heightened security and many Jews fear displaying visible signs of identity, the European Parliament’s decision carries significance far beyond a single event.
CAM is calling on the Parliament to reconsider the planned appearance and send a clear message that no form of antisemitism should be normalized, excused, or given institutional legitimacy.
