A study shows "deep-rooted" racist thinking in Germany
A study shows "deep-rooted" racist thinking in Germany
According to the study, many people in Germany believe in the supposedly natural differences between different ethnic groups and cultures. Two out of three respondents agreed with the statement that some cultures are "more progressive and better" than others, according to a survey conducted by the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM). Just under half of the respondents believe that some populations are "naturally more hardworking" than others. 36% of respondents agreed with the statement that there are different "races. "
About 8,200 people were surveyed as part of the study between October 2025 and January 2026 using an online tool. The results are said to be representative of the German population aged 18 to 74. The study is part of the National Monitoring of Discrimination and Racism (NaDiRa). This long-term research project, commissioned by the federal government, collects and analyzes data on the experiences of people who are subject to racist attributions.
According to the study, racist or discriminatory experiences are part of the daily lives of many people in Germany. In particular, this applies to "people with racial labels," which are individuals who are perceived as "foreign" or "different" due to certain external characteristics. The study primarily focuses on individuals with different skin colors or Muslims who are easily recognizable as such.
According to the study, 25% of Black individuals and 17% of Muslims reported experiencing harassment, bullying, threats, or attacks at least once a month. In each case, about a third of them reported experiencing discrimination in the past twelve months. 63% of Black individuals reported experiencing subtle forms of discrimination, such as unfriendly treatment or disregard, at least once a month.
According to the study, about 65% of individuals who frequently experience discrimination have significantly lower levels of trust in government institutions and entities, such as the police, judicial system, federal government, and politicians. Only about 29% of individuals have trust in the federal government. Since 2022, the trust of respondents from racial groups such as Muslims has also significantly decreased.
"Thus, discrimination is not just a matter of sensitivity, but a real threat to the legitimacy of government institutions and the cohesion of society," says the study's co-author, Tae-Jung Kim.
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