Internal Expert Workshop | December 11, 2025

Specialist Workshop on Antisemitism, Extremism, and Prevention Approaches

The Zera Institute held an internal specialist workshop on December 11, 2025, with an expanded group of experts. Participants included Seyran Ateş, Güner Balci, Siegmund Königsberg, Commissioner against Antisemitism of the Jewish Community of Berlin, Hudhaifa Al-Mashhadani, Ali Ertan Toprak, and Burkard Dregger.

The workshop examined current developments in antisemitic and Islamist radicalization within the Berlin context. Particular focus was placed on forms of extremist mobilization, the role of social media and informal networks, and the interaction between online discourse and events in the public sphere.

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Another focus was the examination of different political and social milieus, as well as the analytical classification of specific manifestations of antisemitism. The discussion brought together perspectives from security policy, education, and civil society.

The workshop was conceived as an internal, non-public working format and serves as a foundation for future research, publications, and event formats at the Zera Institute.

Brief Biographical Notes on the Participants