At the 3rd International Pro-Israel Summit held in Budapest on October 28, 2025, speakers addressed rising concerns about antisemitism and the security of Jewish communities in Europe. The event was organized by the Center for Fundamental Rights and attended by officials and supporters of Israel.
The summit’s theme, “Never Again Is Now,” was emphasized as a call to action rather than a slogan. Speakers warned that the commitment to protect Jewish people is not just about remembering past atrocities but ensuring future safety for Western civilization.
“Targeting Israel — the world’s sole Jewish state — is targeting the Jewish people. And targeting the Jewish people is attacking the very foundation of our civilization,” one speaker said. The United States under President Trump and Hungary were cited as strong allies of Israel, with both countries described as steadfast even under international pressure.
Citing recent increases in antisemitic acts across Europe, speakers referenced data showing France recorded more than 1,600 antisemitic incidents in 2023—a fourfold rise from previous years—and an 80 percent increase in Germany after October 7. These statistics were presented as evidence that hatred can spread quickly if left unchecked.
The summit also criticized migration policies in parts of Europe, arguing that these have contributed to insecurity for Jewish communities: “In Paris, in Berlin, and in London, Jewish children now walk to school under police escort. Barricades stand in front of synagogues. Christmas markets have been canceled across Europe.”
Hungary’s approach to border control since 2015 was praised for contributing to what was described as greater security for local Jewish populations compared to other European countries. “Hungary showed that when a nation takes sovereignty seriously, it can keep its people safe,” a speaker noted.
The United States’ actions against antisemitism were highlighted as well: “Since taking office, President Trump has directed every federal agency to adopt the internationally recognized definition of antisemitism; he launched the first U.S. national strategy to combat antisemitism; and he has secured record resources to protect Jewish schools and synagogues.”
Concluding remarks reiterated solidarity with Israel: “To defend Israel. To defend the Jewish people. To defend the civilizational inheritance we share.”
The event called on Western nations not only to remember past commitments but also actively protect their shared values and communities amid contemporary challenges.