Muslims face rampant discrimination in German society warranting concerted action to combat hate and bias, according to findings by an independent commission
A 12-member commission cites data showing around every other German agreed with anti-Muslim statements, "providing a dangerous breeding ground" for extremist groups.Calling Muslims "one of the most under-pressure minorities" in Germany, a 12-member commission presented recommendations to political leaders, police and educators as well as the media. / Photo: AP
"Many of the 5.5 million Muslims in Germany experience marginalisation and discrimination in day-to-day life — up to and including hatred and violence," Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Thursday after receiving the report. The 12-member commission cited data showing around every other German agreed with anti-Muslim statements,"providing a dangerous breeding ground" for extremist groups.
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