A senior European Union official on Thursday warned of rising anti-Semitism in Europe as attacks and threats against Jews continue in EU member countries, reports The Associated Press (AP) . European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said that "in the last couple of years you've seen this age-old monster come up again in Europe." Speaking before a conference on religious intolerance, he added, "This is unacceptable. I thought we knew better. I wouldn't have thought it would be possible ... but it's happening again." Timmermans said that "it's a vital question for the future of Europe that our Jewish community feels at ease and completely at home." The comments come amid a surge in anti-Semitic incidents around Europe. The European Jewish Congress recently released a damning report revealing a spike in anti-Semitism throughout Europe, with the UK leading the way for the most anti-Semitic countries. British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a proposal to combat the spread of Islamic extremism in England, which includes steps to counter the growth of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and rhetoric.
