What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
Go to Web App →- A. Nobody may be disadvantaged, for example because of a disability.
- B. You may discriminate against other people if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so.
- C. Nobody may sue people if they have been disadvantaged.
- D. It is the law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups.
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Nobody may be disadvantaged, for example because of a disability.
The correct answer is: “No one should be disadvantaged because of a disability, for example.” Article 3 Paragraph 3 of the Basic Law expressly prohibits discrimination against people because of their disability. Germany has also ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and is committed to promoting an inclusive society. This question is part of the official naturalization test “Living in Germany” from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and is a prerequisite for German citizenship.