Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025

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Germany recorded its highest number of discrimination complaints on record in 2025, according to the federal commissioner for anti-discrimination. The office, which handles claims under the General Equal Treatment Act, said the government's reform proposals, the first overhaul in two decades, fall short of what's needed to address the problem effectively. Officials argue the plans lack sufficient resources and funding to meaningfully combat discrimination across the country. The commissioner's criticism signals growing concern about both the scope of discrimination and the adequacy of the state's response.