Germany’s Bundestag passed a non-binding resolution in November 2024, urging that public funding for cultural and academic projects align with the IHRA definition of antisemitism. While not a law, the resolution is rapidly changing practices, impacting artistic freedom, and fueling debate over its effects, particularly in high-profile institutions like Documenta. Critics warn of self-censorship and legal uncertainty as Germany’s cultural sector adapts.
Fareed Armaly rejects Käthe Kollwitz Prize from the Berlin Academy of Arts, protesting Germany’s censorship, racism, and suppression of Palestinian voices.
