This report examines the experiences of almost 6, people of African descent in 13 EU Member States. Without this much needed data, racial discrimination remains invisible. Please find below the links to the questionnaire in the different languages in which it was asked.
Please always follow the source questionnaire in English available in the Downloads section above for for the overview and reading aid, instructions, routing and other details. The survey findings do not show any progress. Compared to , respondents mention higher levels of racial discrimination in all areas of life. It has increased the most when searching for accommodation, looking for a job, at work and in education.
There has been no progress when it comes to racist harassment or violence. Reporting of discrimination, harassment and violence remains extremely low. Most people still do not report discrimination to any official body. The police stop less people of African descent, but over half of them still perceive their last stop as racial profiling. Covid measures might have impacted the frequency of police stops. How common is discrimination? Discrimination is a recurring experience.
Skin colour, followed by ethnic or immigrant background, are the most common grounds for discrimination mentioned by respondents of African descent. How common is racism? Racial discrimination is discrimination based on skin colour, ethnic or immigrant background or religion.
Compared to , the month prevalence of racial discrimination increased the most in accessing housing, looking for work, at work and in education. Young people, people with higher education, people with disabilities, as well as people who wear traditional or religious clothing or self-identify as a minority e.
