German Officials Condemn US Anti-Diversity Demands as Legal Violations

The Trump administration's push against diversity programs extends to German companies, drawing sharp criticism from officials and business leaders.

The US Embassy in Berlin has sent letters to around two dozen German companies, requesting compliance with anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies through self-declarations.
German Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Ferda Ataman has denounced the US demands as an 'invitation to break the law,' citing conflicts with Germany's General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
German business organizations, including the DIHK and BDI, have rejected the US demands, emphasizing that diversity is crucial for innovation and productivity.
The German government has not yet issued an official response, but calls for action to oppose US interference are growing louder.
Similar US Embassy actions in France and Spain have also provoked strong backlash, with Spain's Ministry of Labor labeling the demands as a violation of national anti-discrimination laws.