GENERAL QUESTION · 262
Mensch & Gesellschaft · BAMF 07.05.2025
What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
Official German wording
Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?
Answer options
- ANo one may be disadvantaged because of a disability, for example.Correct answer
- BYou may disadvantage other people if there are sufficient personal reasons for doing so.
- CNo one may sue anyone if they have been disadvantaged.
- DIt is a law for everyone to donate money to disadvantaged groups every year.
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
Article 3 of the Basic Law prohibits discrimination on grounds including disability; no one may be treated worse without an objective reason. Answer a is therefore correct. Disadvantaging others for personal reasons (b) is precisely not allowed, discrimination can be challenged in court (c), and there is no annual obligation to donate (d).
Article 3 Basic Law: no one may be disadvantaged because of a disability.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF