Germany racism problem overtakes the nation

(MENAFN) Germany is grappling with a significant increase in racism-related discrimination, according to new data indicating that the number of reported incidents has tripled since 2019. The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency recorded an unprecedented 11,405 complaints in 2024, the highest figure since the agency was established.

As detailed in the agency’s annual report, presented in Berlin by its commissioner, Ferda Ataman, 3,858 of these complaints were tied to racism, antisemitism, or ethnic background—a substantial rise from the 1,167 cases reported in 2019.

“We have a serious racism problem,” Ataman told reporters. “Millions of people are more concerned about their safety than ever before.”

The report reveals a troubling picture of discrimination impacting various facets of everyday life. Over 3,000 cases were connected to employment, while several hundred complaints were linked to public institutions, schools, healthcare, housing, as well as law enforcement and the judiciary.

The report also highlighted other forms of discrimination, with disability accounting for the second-highest number of complaints at 2,476, followed by gender (2,133), age (1,091), and religion or worldview (626).

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