Democrats vs Extremists: Defending the European Way of Life

Dr. h. c. Katharina von Schnurbein in conversation with Jean Ehret, Alain Nacache, and Hilmija Redžić

24.04.2025

Europe defends religious freedom; respect for one another is a fundamental attitude in a pluralist society. There can be no place for extremists who spread hatred against other communities.
Alain Nacache is the Chief Rabbi of Luxembourg.
Hilmija Redžić is the religious leader of the Shoura, Assembly of the Muslim Community of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Jean Ehret is the director of the Luxembourg School of Religion & Society where dialogue between different disciplines and religions is key.
This event is organized with the kind support of the European Investment Bank, in collaboration with the Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg and the Johanniter Aid Organization Luxembourg.

Thursday 24 April 2025
from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm
Welcome drink at 6.00 pm 
Hôtel Le Royal

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Dr. h. c. Katharina von Schnurbein was appointed the European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life in 2015. Prior, she served on the advisory team of President J. M. Barroso, responsible for the Dialogue with religions and non-confessional organizations (2010-2015) and as Commission Spokesperson (2004-2010). She started her EU career in 2002 as Press Officer at the EU Delegation to the Czech Republic. For her work in the fight against antisemitism she has received multiple awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from Ben Gurion University of the Negev in 2024. Dr. h. c. von Schnurbein studied Political Science and Slavonic Studies in Prague, Bonn and Oxford. She is married and has four children.