The Eintracht family has been involved in the fight against racism and antisemitism for many years. This commitment comes not just from the club but also from the active fan scene, which has regularly addressed the issue with powerful campaigns. Prior to the 17th day of remembrance in German football, the Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. committee and the Eintracht Frankfurt Fußball AG board have decided to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. In taking this step, Eintracht Frankfurt seek to underline the club’s commitment to supporting Jewish life and to act against any form of antisemitism.
By adopting the IHRA definition, we want to take on added responsibility and send out a strong signal against antisemitism with the support of over 90,000 members.
Peter Fischer, president Eintracht Frankfurt e.V.
“Our Eintracht has a great Jewish tradition,” said club president Peter Fischer. “For many years, we have been commemorating club members who were persecuted under National Socialism through workshops for schools, the laying of commemorative plaques, events and research projects. By adopting the IHRA definition, we want to take on added responsibility and send out a strong signal against antisemitism with the support of over 90,000 members.”
The IHRA working definition of antisemitism is as follows: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”
