# Antisemitic Incidents in Spain Rise 14.5% in 2025, Watchdog Warns of Normalized Hatred

Spain's Jewish umbrella organization reports a 14.5% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2025, citing vandalism and harassment.

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The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE) and the Movement Against Intolerance (MCI) reported that antisemitic incidents in Spain rose 14.5% in 2025, reaching a total of 221 incidents. [^1]

The AfD-linked Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung filed a criminal complaint against German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on September 3, 2026. [^2]

Spain's Interior Ministry reported that Jews were targeted in 69 hate crimes and incidents in 2025, an increase from 37 incidents in 2024. [^3]

The number of recorded antisemitic incidents increased from 193 in 2024 to 221 in 2025, according to the joint report released on September 3, 2026. [^4]

Erika Steinbach, chairwoman of the Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung, stated that a criminal complaint was filed in Berlin on Wednesday. [^5]

The Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung alleges that the delay in the grant review constitutes legal obstruction (Rechtsbeugung). [^6]

The foundation accuses the Interior Ministry of delaying the review of a grant application since it was submitted in March 2025. [^7]

Movement Against Intolerance president Esteban Ibarra stated that antisemitism is a form of hatred and discrimination that weakens democracy when tolerated or normalized. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain (FCJE) and the Movement Against Intolerance (MCI) reported that antisemitic incidents in Spain rose 14.5% in 2025, reaching a total of 221 incidents. (The Jerusalem Post, News)
2. The AfD-linked Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung filed a criminal complaint against German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on September 3, 2026. (DIE ZEIT, News)
3. Spain's Interior Ministry reported that Jews were targeted in 69 hate crimes and incidents in 2025, an increase from 37 incidents in 2024. (The Jerusalem Post, News)
4. The number of recorded antisemitic incidents increased from 193 in 2024 to 221 in 2025, according to the joint report released on September 3, 2026. (The Jerusalem Post, News)
5. Erika Steinbach, chairwoman of the Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung, stated that a criminal complaint was filed in Berlin on Wednesday. (DIE ZEIT, News)
6. The Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung alleges that the delay in the grant review constitutes legal obstruction (Rechtsbeugung). (DIE ZEIT, News)
7. The foundation accuses the Interior Ministry of delaying the review of a grant application since it was submitted in March 2025. (DIE ZEIT, News)
8. Movement Against Intolerance president Esteban Ibarra stated that antisemitism is a form of hatred and discrimination that weakens democracy when tolerated or normalized. (The Jerusalem Post, News)

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