Anti-Gypsy Offenses in 2024
Berlin (hib/HAU) – Anti-Gypsy offenses have decreased slightly in 2024.
According to the response of the federal government to a minor question by the member of the Bundestag Gökay Akbulut (Left Party), 1,317 anti-Gypsy offenses were registered by the police in 2024. This represents a decrease of 3.4 percent compared to the previous year (1,360). The vast majority (1,023) were classified as “hate speech” or “incitement to hatred”.
The number of violent offenses classified as anti-Gypsy offenses increased slightly from 130 in 2023 to 136 in 2024. Of these, 30 were classified as bodily harm, 17 as dangerous bodily harm, and 1 as attempted murder.
The federal government emphasizes in its response that “anti-Gypsy offenses are a serious problem in Germany”. The fight against anti-Gypsyism and any form of discrimination is a “central concern” of the government.
The federal government is working to combat anti-Gypsyism on various levels. Among other things, a national action plan against anti-Gypsyism was adopted in 2021. The goal of this action plan is to improve the living conditions of Roma and Sinti in Germany and to combat discrimination against them.
In addition, the federal government is supporting various projects and initiatives to combat anti-Gypsyism. For example, the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth is funding a project to raise awareness of the history and culture of the Roma and Sinti. The Federal Ministry of Justice is funding a project to provide legal advice to victims of anti-Gypsyism.
The federal government also emphasizes the importance of education and public relations work in combating anti-Gypsyism. The federal government is supporting various projects and initiatives that aim to raise awareness of anti-Gypsyism and to promote tolerance and understanding.
Antiziganistische Straftaten im Jahr 2024
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