If this person thinks that this sort of thinking is only happening in Germany then they are indeed fooling themselves. You only have to look at lefty conspiracy theory websites - follow the links and soon enough you will find that they are directly or indirectly involved in blaming the Jews for almost everything!
Yes, it’s very widespread.
Notwithstanding, Germany right now is the de-facto leader of the European Union, and that puts them in a position of power.
The Dreyfuss Affair in Pre-WW1 France demonstrarated anti-Semitic attitudes across the population of that country, too.
Who are the two principle IRS criminals testifying recently?