French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad addressed a major summit of European mayors in Paris, warning that far-left political groups in France are weaponizing antisemitism for political purposes. Haddad accused these groups of exploiting violence and suffering abroad to legitimize antisemitism within French society, urging a united response rooted in democratic and universal values. The summit, attended by over 100 municipal leaders from more than 30 countries, focused on tackling rising hatred toward Jewish communities. Calls were made for stricter oversight of funding to organizations linked to antisemitic rhetoric, and officials highlighted the importance of local government action in combating antisemitism.