[World Jewish Congress on antisemitism, 1962]

A description of Anti-Semitism in Italy before and mainly after the Second World War divided into different aspects: politics, economy, religion, education, social life, media, and culture. Italy has political anti-Semitism, expressed especially strongly by the Italian Socialist Movement, which uses press and propaganda to promote the idea that Jews were only persecuted by German Nazis and not also by Italian Fascists. Economical Anti-Semitism is unknown. Though laws exist to protect Freedom of Religion, the Catholic faith is still preeminent and Jews notice discrimination for belonging to their religion. There are still anti-Semitic passages in textbooks used in schools, but the Ministry of Public Education tries to reform this. Additionally, the influence of Catholicism still supports anti-Semitic prejudices. While no visible discrimination exists in clubs, associations and social gatherings, the higher social circles tacitly avoid granting Jews memberships. No specific explicitly anti-Semitic journals or newspapers exist, but several periodicals and media sources publish anti-Semitic opinions. There is no known Anti-Semitism in Literature, Theatre and Cinema. There are several anti-Semitic or Neo-Fascist organizations and movements, also serving as publishing houses, such as 'The New Order' or 'Centre of New Order'. The Neo-Fascist parties are well connected to others in Europe, as the meeting of European Fascists in Venice in 1962 showed, but are often underfunded. There is no official organization against Anti-Semitism but several other organizations offer solidarity and support to Jews. No law exists specifically targeting anti-Semitism, only the creation of Fascist parties. Document mentions the following persons: Giorgio Almirante, Pino Rauti, Stefano Delle Chiaie, Antonio Tripodi, Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola (Julius Evola).

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