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180. The Permanent Representative also drew the attention of the Council to the answer to
recommendation 30, where Germany not only fully embraced the recommendation, but also
provided basic data and information relating to the factual situation in the country.
2.
Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council
on the review outcome
181. Qatar saluted Germany’s efforts to respond positively to the recommendations, particularly
with regard to better integration of Muslims in society and the full enjoyment by Muslims of
their human rights, such as freedom of religion and non-discrimination. It noted that Germany
had taken positive measures in countering discrimination on the basis of religion. It encouraged
Germany to implement the recommendations concerning combating discrimination, in particular
vis-à-vis ethnic and religious minorities. Qatar welcomed developments, in line with its
recommendation, with regard to the punishment of perpetrators of acts of violence on the
grounds of racial discrimination, particularly against Muslims. It also noted the measures taken
by Germany to ensure compliance with international standards, such as protection of freedom of
religion, for example of Islam, adding that this showed the political will to allow foreigners and
above all Muslims to enjoy their rights fully. It hoped for further improvements in this regard.
182. Algeria highlighted the increase in racist incidents, particularly against Muslims, Sinti,
Roma and asylum-seekers of African origin. It said it would follow with great interest the
implementation of its recommendation to follow up on the recommendations of the Committee
on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It expressed interest in measures to prevent racially
motivated offences, guarantee equality in the right to suitable housing, lift obstacles for
asylum-seekers to educate their children and make ethnically, racially or religiously motivated
hatred an aggravating circumstance in criminal cases. Noting Germany’s commitment to
combating racism, Algeria had recommended that it contribute actively to the Durban Review
Conference preparations. Given Germany’s contribution to the preparatory process, Algeria
regretted its boycott of the Conference and called on it to join the consensus on the outcome
document. It regretted that Germany had not accepted the recommendations with regard to
migrant workers and accession to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of
All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
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