Report: 80% of French Jews Feel Unsafe
The survey, conducted by Ipsos among 1,428 Jewish respondents worldwide, found that 78% of French Jews reported feeling unsafe, one of the highest rates recorded. Across Europe more broadly, 55% of Jews said they do not feel secure in their home countries.
Nearly 80% of Jews in France do not feel safe in the country, according to a new 2026 report by the Jewish Agency, highlighting growing concerns over antisemitism across Europe.
The survey, conducted by Ipsos among 1,428 Jewish respondents worldwide, found that 78% of French Jews reported feeling unsafe, one of the highest rates recorded. Across Europe more broadly, 55% of Jews said they do not feel secure in their home countries.
The findings also showed that 43% of European Jews experienced antisemitic incidents in the past year, either personally or through family members, a higher rate than in any other region surveyed. Germany and Austria reported particularly high levels, with roughly 60% of respondents saying they had encountered antisemitism.
The report points to a broader deterioration in the sense of security among Jewish communities, with antisemitism described as a daily concern in many areas.
Despite the trends, a significant majority of Jews worldwide expressed a strong commitment to maintaining their identity. Around 80% said it was important to pass Jewish identity on to the next generation, while 85% said Israel remains essential to the future of the Jewish people.