Question 262
Was bedeutet in Deutschland der Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung?What does the principle of equal treatment mean in Germany?
Options
- Niemand darf z.B. wegen einer Behinderung benachteiligt werden.No one may be disadvantaged, for example, because of a disability.
- Man darf andere Personen benachteiligen, wenn ausreichende persönliche Gründe hierfür vorliegen.One may disadvantage others if there are sufficient personal reasons.
- Niemand darf gegen Personen klagen, wenn sie benachteiligt wurden.No one may sue others if they have been disadvantaged.
- Es ist für alle Gesetz, benachteiligten Gruppen jährlich Geld zu spenden.It is a law for everyone to donate money annually to disadvantaged groups.
Explanation
Article 3(3) of the Grundgesetz states that no one may be disadvantaged or favored because of characteristics such as sex, origin, race, language, religion or disability. This embodies the principle of equal treatment, prohibiting unjustified discrimination and obliging the state to protect individuals from it.
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