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Survey Reveals Widespread Age Discrimination in Germany, Government Faces Pressure for Action

A Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency study found 45% of Germans over 16 have faced age bias, prompting calls for stronger legal protections and systemic reforms.

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Overview

  • The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (ADS) survey reports 45% of Germans over 16 have experienced age discrimination, with the workplace being the most affected area at 39%.
  • Younger individuals aged 16-44 report higher rates of age discrimination (52%) compared to 35% among those over 65, highlighting generational differences in perceptions and experiences.
  • Older adults face systemic barriers, including 27% reporting discrimination in healthcare and 22% in the housing market, exacerbating inequalities in critical sectors.
  • The ADS has called for a National Action Plan and constitutional protections against age discrimination, but government reforms to the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) remain unfulfilled.
  • Advocacy groups warn that inaction on age discrimination undermines social equity and economic stability, particularly as Germany confronts labor shortages and an aging population.