Major factor in increase largely related to coronavirus, says group’s head Oliver Towfigh Nia | 12.05.2021
BERLIN
Racial discrimination increased significantly in Germany in 2020, the acting head of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Bernhard Franke, said Tuesday in Berlin.
The number of cases reported surged 78% to 6,383, according to the group’s annual report, which was presented during a news conference,
A major factor in the increase is largely related to reports linked to the coronavirus pandemic, said Franke.
There were 1,900 cases, where, for example, people complained of being discriminated against for having to wear a mouth and nose mask or having to abide by hygienic restrictions.
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