Antiviganism in Germany: discrimination increases alarming!

Antiviganism in Germany: discrimination increases alarming!

Berlin, Deutschland - The situation of the Sinti*Zze and Rome*Nja in Germany remains tense and questionable. Current reports show increasing violence and discrimination against this population group. For example, part of the Berlin monument for the Sinti*Zze and Rome*nja murdered in National Socialism must give way to a new railway line, which is particularly painful in the context of continuing antigyranism in Germany. According to [Amnesty] (https://www.amnesty.de/informen/amnesty-journal/deutschland-sintizze-romnja-Berlin monument), Sinti*Zze and Rom*Nja are still stigmatized as a criminal and not socially capable, which leads to a structural violence problem.

In 2024, the registration office for anti-Ziganism, the daily news, cited an increase in the documented incidents to 1,678. This represents an alarming increase compared to 2023, where 1,233 incidents were recorded. It is particularly striking that almost 50 percent of the cases consist of verbal stereotypes that defame those affected. Furthermore, 57 attacks and 10 cases of extreme violence have been documented, which underlines the threatening situation.

antigianism in everyday life

Antigziganism is now perceived as everyday in Germany. Mia Managing Director Guillermo Ruiz emphasizes that the dark field should be even greater and that the hostile mood towards Sinti and Rome continues to increase. According to the MDR, 40 percent of the recorded discrimination states that these often assume institutions such as schools and police authorities. This shows that not only private individuals are affected, but also state institutions that should bear responsibility.

However, anti -Ziganism is not only a problem of everyday life, but also shows historical parallels. Artists like Alfred Ullrich are reminiscent of the persistent trauma that left the Nazi era. He refers to the hunger strike of the Sinti in 1980 in Dachau, which affected the public perception of anti -Ziganism.

demands for change

Kenan Emini from the Roma Center Göttingen calls for a more comprehensive recognition of the Holocaust against Roma. This recognition is directly related to the legal and social conditions under which many Roma live. Emini speaks for Roma, who have fled to civil wars

But there is a lack of political will to take the necessary measures. The MIA will in Tagesschau call for the creation of reporting points in all federal states in order to promote the overall social sensitization. The need for financing for these positions is becoming increasingly pressing in view of the increasing requirements.

In view of these alarming developments, the question remains: How long do Sinti*Zze and Rome*nja still fight for their recognition and equality in Germany?