Racial Discrimination
In Germany, the constitutional principle of equality laid down in the Basic Law in itself forbids racial discrimination. State organs such as the police and authorities are legally obliged to treat people equally. With discrimination in the private sphere, however, such as when looking for a flat or in the labour market, there is still currently no special legal basis for providing protection against discrimination. Charitable organisations, trade unions and foreigners’ and integration representatives will advise and support you in cases of discrimination. In some cities there are also some special anti-discrimination offices.
In future there will be improved legal protection against racial discrimination. This principally relates to labour and civil law, and thus encompasses, for example, insurance policies and tenancy agreements. It will be possible, for instance, to claim damages.
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