WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs issued the following press release:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Germany during the year.
Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: crimes involving violence targeting members of ethnic or religious minority groups including Muslims; crimes involving violence motivated by antisemitism; and crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex persons.
The government took steps to investigate, prosecute, and punish officials who may have committed human rights abuses.
Section 1.
Respect for the Integrity of ...