Press Release: Safety of LSBTIQ* People in Germany: BMI and BKA Publish Situation Report
Berlin, December 13, 2024 – The Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) today published a report on the safety of LSBTIQ people in Germany. The report provides an overview of the current situation and identifies trends and developments in hate crime and discrimination against LSBTIQ people.
Key Findings:
- In 2023, there were 1,076 reported hate crimes against LSBTIQ* people in Germany, a slight increase from 1,054 in 2022.
- The majority of hate crimes against LSBTIQ* people (73%) involved physical violence, including assault, battery, and threats.
- Verbal abuse and harassment were the second most common type of hate crime, accounting for 20% of all incidents.
- Hate crimes against LSBTIQ* people were more likely to occur in public spaces, such as parks, streets, and public transportation, than in private settings.
- Men who have sex with men (MSM) were disproportionately targeted by hate crimes, accounting for 62% of all victims.
Recommendations:
The report makes several recommendations to improve the safety of LSBTIQ* people in Germany, including:
- Strengthening legal protections against hate crimes and discrimination.
- Increasing police training on LSBTIQ*-related issues.
- Providing more support to victims of hate crimes and discrimination.
- Raising awareness of LSBTIQ*-related hate crimes and discrimination.
- Promoting social inclusion and acceptance of LSBTIQ* people.
Next Steps:
The BMI and BKA will continue to work with law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the report. The report will also be used to inform the development of the government’s first-ever National Action Plan to Combat Hate Crime and Discrimination.
Additional Information:
The full report is available on the websites of the BMI and BKA. For more information on the safety of LSBTIQ* people in Germany, please visit the websites of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency and the German Lesbian and Gay Federation.
Contacts:
- Federal Ministry of the Interior
- Press Office
- presse@bmi.bund.de
- Federal Criminal Police Office
- Press Office
- pressestelle@bka.bund.de
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