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A New Wave of Anti-Semitism Sweeps Across Germany - Stefan Boness / IPON

A New Wave of Anti-Semitism Sweeps Across Germany - Stefan Boness / IPON

"Absolutely Appalling" A New Wave of Anti-Semitism Sweeps Across Germany

Hamas' terror and Israel's counterattacks have unleashed levels of anti-Semitism not seen in years in Germany. Jews are living in fear and now wonder if they should leave the country. The political response so far appears to be doing little to change the situation.

Enough Is Enough! - David Klammer / laif

Enough Is Enough! - David Klammer / laif

meinung •Everyday Racism in Germany Enough Is Enough! A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Dialika Neufeld

This country has a racism problem, too. Whether casual bigotry, institutionalized discrimination or far-right violence, the treatment of people of color in Germany has stayed off the political agenda for too long. Not anymore.

"The Concept of Race Is Taboo"

"The Concept of Race Is Taboo"

Racism in Germany "The Concept of Race Is Taboo"

Following the killing of George Floyd in the U.S., a debate on racism has erupted in Germany too. The Berlin-based researcher Yasemin Shooman explains how structural racism works in the country. Interview Conducted by Katrin Elger

Is Germany Really as Liberal as It Seems? - Fredrik von Erichsen/ dpa

Is Germany Really as Liberal as It Seems? - Fredrik von Erichsen/ dpa

Hidden Homophobia Is Germany Really as Liberal as It Seems?

Germany last week celebrated the coming out of former professional football player Thomas Hitzlsperger. But discrimination remains a fact of life for gays and lesbians in the country. How truly liberal is German society? Von Anna Kistner, Dirk Kurbjuweit, Ann-Katrin Müller und Simone Salden

A Model Immigrant's Battle to Succeed - Bert Bostelmann/ Bildfolio/ DER SPIEGEL

A Model Immigrant's Battle to Succeed - Bert Bostelmann/ Bildfolio/ DER SPIEGEL

Tragic Misunderstanding A Model Immigrant's Battle to Succeed

Derege Wevelsiep, an immigrant from Ethiopia, has accused police of beating him, although they deny it. What pains the engineer most, though, is his belief that foreigners like him will never be truly accepted in Germany. Von Juan Moreno

Hamburg Police Accused of Racial Profiling - Paul Weidenbaum/ picture alliance / dpa

Hamburg Police Accused of Racial Profiling - Paul Weidenbaum/ picture alliance / dpa

The Usual Suspects Hamburg Police Accused of Racial Profiling

Residents of an immigrant neighborhood in Hamburg recently took to the streets in protest of what they say is prejudicial policing by local authorities. Are the police guilty of racial profiling? Von Özlem Gezer und Maximilian Popp

EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe - FRED DUFOUR/ AFP

EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe - FRED DUFOUR/ AFP

Beaten, Bullied, Badgered EU Study Finds Widespread Homophobia in Europe

Harassed at work and the doctor's office, bullied and assaulted in public: The gay, bisexual and transgender community is still widely discriminated against in Europe. In an new EU survey, the most comprehensive to date, more than 90,000 participants report on the extent of their harassment.

'German Society is Poisoned' - Murat Tosun/ dpa

'German Society is Poisoned' - Murat Tosun/ dpa

Discrimination Swells 'German Society is Poisoned'

Social scientist Wilhelm Heitmeyer has been publishing studies on German attitudes for a decade. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses his latest results, which show that Germans' relationship to minorities and the disadvantaged has become increasingly hostile.

German Pilot Project Aims to Reduce Discrimination - Marius Becker/ picture-alliance/ dpa

German Pilot Project Aims to Reduce Discrimination - Marius Becker/ picture-alliance/ dpa

Anonymous Job Applications German Pilot Project Aims to Reduce Discrimination

Germany's Family Ministry and five major corporations are launching a pilot project to test anonymized job applications. They hope it will reduce discrimination against people with immigrant backgrounds, women with children and seniors. But will it stop prejudice or merely delay it until the interview process? Von Jessica Donath

Are Berlin's Muslims a Model for Integration? - ddp

Are Berlin's Muslims a Model for Integration? - ddp

Dispelling the Myth of 'Parallel Societies' Are Berlin's Muslims a Model for Integration?

Far from living in closed-off communities, Muslims in Berlin's Kreuzberg district live in a culturally diverse area. However, a new report finds that they still suffer from high levels of discrimination, particularly within the city's school system. Von Siobhán Dowling

Court to Decide if East Germans are Ethnic Group - Peer_Grimm/ picture-alliance / dpa

Court to Decide if East Germans are Ethnic Group - Peer_Grimm/ picture-alliance / dpa

Landmark 'Ossi' Discrimination Case Court to Decide if East Germans are Ethnic Group

A woman born in the former East Germany claims she was discriminated against on the basis of her ethnic identity when a company wrote "Ossi" on her rejected application. A labor court in Stuttgart will rule on this thorny issue of German identity on Thursday.

Salary Gap Widens Between German Men and Women - YVES HERMAN/ REUTERS

Salary Gap Widens Between German Men and Women - YVES HERMAN/ REUTERS

Gender Inequality Salary Gap Widens Between German Men and Women

According to Germany's Federal Statistical Office, average hourly wages for women in Germany are 23.2 percent lower than they are for men, and the gap is growing. The European Commission is now demanding that Germany take action.

New Study Looks at Challenges Faced by Germany's Muslims - A3508 Rolf Vennenbernd/ dpa

New Study Looks at Challenges Faced by Germany's Muslims - A3508 Rolf Vennenbernd/ dpa

'We Are Not Really Germans' New Study Looks at Challenges Faced by Germany's Muslims

It's no secret that many immigrants have a hard time in Germany. A new study has found that women wearing headscarves have a particularly hard time on the job market and a quarter of those with Turkish backgrounds face discrimination when looking for work. Von Sheila Lalwani

New Report Finds Racism Prevalent Across Europe - INDEX ISTVAN HUSZTI/ AFP

New Report Finds Racism Prevalent Across Europe - INDEX ISTVAN HUSZTI/ AFP

Discrimination Hotspots New Report Finds Racism Prevalent Across Europe

For minority groups living in Europe, everyday pursuits like shopping or visiting the doctor are often soured by discrimination. According to a new EU-wide report, racism is deeply entrenched -- and, more worryingly still, often goes unreported.

Gay Referee Cries Foul in Turkey - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Gay Referee Cries Foul in Turkey - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Discrimination on the Pitch Gay Referee Cries Foul in Turkey

A gay soccer referee recently suspended in Turkey is planning to sue the country's national football federation on grounds that it discriminated against him because of his homosexuality. Halil Ibrahim Dincdag says he is ready to take his case as far as the European Court of Human Rights. Von Daniel Steinvorth

Gay Activists Risk Violence to Hold Parade - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Gay Activists Risk Violence to Hold Parade - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Pride in Moscow Gay Activists Risk Violence to Hold Parade

Gays and lesbians in Russia live dangerously, constantly encountering discrimination and often violence. A group of activists are planning to hold a march in Moscow to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend despite a city ban on the parade. Von Ann-Dorit Boy

German Women Disappointed by Job Discrimination Act - SPIEGEL ONLINE

German Women Disappointed by Job Discrimination Act - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Unequal Opportunities German Women Disappointed by Job Discrimination Act

Germany's 2006 Equal Treatment Act was hailed as a victory for women set on fighting discrimination in the work place. But with the burden of proof -- and the costs -- on them, many aren't even trying to assert their rights. Von Kerstin Kullmann

Low Award in Landmark German Sexism Case - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Low Award in Landmark German Sexism Case - SPIEGEL ONLINE

The Price of Discrimination Low Award in Landmark German Sexism Case

Many had hoped the case would add teeth to Germany's new anti-discrimination law. But Sule Eisele-Gaffaroglu was awarded just 11,000 after a court found she had been the victim of gender bias.

Anti-Discrimination Rule No Guarantee for Europe's Gay Couples - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Anti-Discrimination Rule No Guarantee for Europe's Gay Couples - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Equal, Except in Marriage Anti-Discrimination Rule No Guarantee for Europe's Gay Couples

Gays and lesbians are included in the European Union's new anti-discrimination directive, but one recent same-sex marriage case suggests the rules could bring both gains and setbacks. The sticking point is that family law is still determined by member states. Von Mark Beunderman

Feared Cost of Anti-Discrimination Law May Not Exist - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Feared Cost of Anti-Discrimination Law May Not Exist - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Battling Bias in Germany Feared Cost of Anti-Discrimination Law May Not Exist

When Germany's anti-discrimination law was passed, opponents said it would cost the economy 1.73 billion to implement. A new government study has come to a different conclusion. Battling bias may actually be quite cheap. Von Charles Hawley

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