NOA stakeholder consultations in Madrid and Barcelona mark key step in National Report Card process
This past week, AEPJ successfully held two important stakeholder consultation meetings in Madrid and Barcelona as part of the development of the National Report Card for Spain, within the framework of the European project NOA – Networks Overcoming Antisemitism. Funded by the European Commission, NOA seeks to support EU Member States in developing comprehensive strategies to prevent and combat antisemitism while fostering vibrant Jewish life.
The National Report Cards are a cornerstone of the NOA project. They provide a detailed, evidence-based assessment of national policies in key areas such as education, culture, security, and community participation, offering guidance to strengthen conditions for Jewish life across Europe. The methodology combines desk research, interviews with key actors, and participatory workshops, aligning with European and international standards.
In Spain, the NRC process is coordinated by AEPJ with the support of Marta Simó, sociologist and researcher at ISOR – Research in Sociology of Religion group of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Following interviews with 25 stakeholders from public institutions, academia, and Jewish communities, the consultations in Madrid and Barcelona gathered representatives of public bodies, Jewish organisations, and experts to reflect collectively on preliminary findings.
The discussions highlighted diverse trends across policy areas and reaffirmed the potential of the NRC as a valuable tool for public institutions committed to inclusive policies. Both meetings provided a space for constructive dialogue, helping to enrich the final recommendations that will be shared at a public event in the coming months.
AEPJ’s director, Victor Sorenssen, and project manager, Federico Szarfer, participated actively in the sessions, both as organisers and by contributing expertise in the fields of Jewish heritage and cultural policy.
We thank all participants for their valuable contributions and look forward to continuing this collaborative process as we move towards the final stages of the report.
