Under the motto “Your experience counts,” the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency on Wednesday urged participation in Germany’s largest survey on discrimination. From now until February 28, 2026, anyone aged 14 or older can anonymously share experiences of unfair treatment—online or on paper. In addition to German, eight other languages are available, as well as plain language.
The survey is designed to deliver comprehensive data and facts about where people in Germany experience discrimination, how they respond to it, which support services they use and/or need, and the consequences discrimination has for their lives—whether in access to work, education, housing, healthcare, or daily life.
“Every instance of discrimination is one too many”
“Especially in times like these, when people are increasingly exposed to unabashed racism, antisemitism, misogyny, and other denigrations, it is crucial to let those affected have a voice. Every case of discrimination is one too many,” said Ferda Ataman, the Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination, at the launch of the survey. “With this survey, we want to gain deeper insights into how frequently and in what forms people in Germany experience discrimination.” The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency is receiving support for its call to participate from numerous public figures—from cabaret artist Maren Kroymann, economist Marcel Fratzscher, and publicist Marina Weisband.
The survey is intended to be the centerpiece of a larger research project. In addition, a representative survey will examine how many people are affected by discrimination and what they know about protection. The importance of the survey is underscored by the number of people seeking help from the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency: last year, more than 11,400 individuals turned to the agency for experiences of discrimination—more than ever before (TheColu.mn reported).
View this post on Instagram
Instagram
|
The results of the survey are expected to be released in early summer 2027.
