"Racism in German public authorities is often embedded in institutional routine and culture, according to a new study. Researchers at Leipzig's Research Institute for Social Cohesion, known as FGZ, have published the findings after a three-year review of job centers, immigration offices, police and customs, courts, health, youth and public order agencies, and social work. What did the survey conclude? The study found evidence of racist discrimination across all institutions when it comes to discretion in decisions, and organizational."
"A survey of 13,000 employees found no uniformly higher level of ethnically discriminatory attitudes in authorities compared with the general population. The researchers said language barriers pose a key structural risk, with support during application procedures varying widely depending on the case. They reported that some applicants receive proactive help, while people with limited German skills are sometimes turned away or told their language ability is the problem."
Racism in German public authorities is often embedded in institutional routine and culture. A three-year review of job centers, immigration offices, police and customs, courts, health, youth and public order agencies, and social work identified racist discrimination across institutions in discretionary decisions and organizational practices. A survey of 13,000 employees did not find uniformly higher ethnically discriminatory attitudes within authorities compared with the general population. Language barriers were identified as a key structural risk, with assistance during application procedures varying widely; some applicants receive proactive help while others with limited German are turned away or blamed for their language. Regional public attitudes influence administrative practice. Recommendations include independent complaint offices, expanded anti-racism training, and active recruitment of people from affected groups across civil service levels.
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