Muslim women and Black individuals in Germany are facing rising racial and religious discrimination, according to a comprehensive national study released on Thursday.
The 2025 National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa) report revealed that 54% of those experiencing discrimination based on skin color or religion face biased treatment at least once a month.
Findings showed that Muslim women (61%), Black women (63%), and Black men (62%) encounter the highest rates of subtle discrimination.
Among Black respondents, 84% of discriminatory incidents were linked to skin color, while 51% of Muslim respondents cited religious bias as the primary cause.
The study highlighted public spaces as major hotspots for discrimination, with 42% of Black men and 38% of Muslim women reporting frequent negative encounters.
Government offices also posed challenges, as 37% of Muslim women reported experiencing unfair treatment from institutional authorities.
Police discrimination also surfaced as a significant issue, with 19% of Muslim men and 18% of Black men reporting negative interactions with law enforcement.
“The report shows that racist discrimination occurs in almost all areas of society. This highlights the structural dimensions of racism,” said Dr. Cihan Sinanoglu, NaDiRa’s director. (Anadolu Agency)
“As a state party to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), Germany is obligated to protect those affected from discrimination and to take measures to ensure equal rights.”
