Shannon Seban, Director of European Affairs, Combat Antisemitism Movement

This video captures the presentation by Shannon Seban, Director of European Affairs at Combat Antisemitism Movemebt (CAM) at the IMPAC conference "Bridging Divides: Addressing Polarisation & Radicalisation Among Europe's Youth," held in the European Parliament on September 25, 2025.

Co-organised by the International Movement for Peace and Coexistence (IMPAC) and Sabrina Repp MEP (Socialists & Democrats) this landmark event brought together policymakers, experts, and thought leaders to explore the drivers of youth radicalisation, the role of extremist influences, and strategies for fostering tolerance, integration, and resilience in European societies.

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In her address Seban, a French Jewish politician and newly elected MP, underscores the intertwined threats of antisemitism and youth radicalisation, drawing from a personal attack during his recent campaign against far-left leader Mathilde Panot, where she was assaulted by her supporters shouting "dirty Zionist" and falsely accused of supporting genocide in Gaza solely due to herJewish heritage, leading to police protection and a filed complaint.

Highlighting her district in Seine-Saint-Denis—where 40% of residents are under 25—she attributes rising hate to ignorance exploited by political and religious extremists, urging immediate action through robust education to dismantle stereotypes, rethinking politics to value tolerance over extremism, and firm legal reforms to treat anti-Zionism as a modern form of antisemitism by recognising the red line of denying a people's right to territory.

Seban advocates for inter-faith dialogue to bridge divides among Jews, Muslims, and Christians, denouncing manipulators who weaponise radicalisation for votes as shortsighted, and calls for global unity to punish discrimination, prioritize education, and foster hope, affirming that peace through coexistence is achievable if bravely pursued.


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