Berlin - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Anyone with any discernibly non-white heritage can expect anything ranging from micro aggressions to open racism on a daily if not weekly basis - less in Berlin than in some other parts of Germany, but it's there. Germans will frequently say that racism is "an American problem" but it's definitely a German problem too. That said, if you're amenable you can find really robust communities outside the Embassy community. - Aug 2023
Same as anywhere else in the developed world. - May 2018
Definitely ethnic prejudices for people with darker skin. - Feb 2018
While migration from Africa and the Middle East has affected some attitudes, in general Berlin is a very accepting city. - Jan 2018
Yes. There are race issues in Germany related to Turks and a number of other immigrant groups that have made a life for themselves within Germany. - Jul 2015
Yes. Muslims would do well to be cautious. Non-Whites should be aware that there is still some prejudice against colored and Turkish/Arabian looking people. - Aug 2013
Yes. - Dec 2011
