The Antiziganism Reporting and Information Center (MIA) in Germany has reported a dramatic surge in antiziganism cases, documenting 1,678 incidents in 2024 compared to just 621 in 2022. The report underscores the connection between verbal abuse and physical violence against the Sinti and Roma communities. Mehmet Daimaguler, the first federal commissioner against antiziganism, emphasized the dangers posed by propagandistic language. Michael Brand, the new commissioner, acknowledged the pressing need to protect vulnerable minorities from rising extremism and discrimination, reflecting a troubling societal atmosphere and calling for greater vigilance and support.
"The incidents documented in this report clearly show that verbal stigmatization and antiziganism propaganda paves the way for discrimination and for physical attacks up to life-threatening violence."
"It is absolutely clear, in light of the increase in extremism fanned from within and outside Germany, that we must now especially protect minorities such as the Sinti and Roma from the effects of extremism and discrimination."
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