Discrimination in Berlin Startup

Hey Elphas,So this is a sensitive topic. But, I want to put it out there in case someone else in this group has or knows someone that has experienced this issue. Have you or someone you know experienced racial discrimination at a German company?The reason I ask is, I am currently in the process of hiring someone to join my team and my line manager has repeatedly reinforced the following: " we need to hire a German national because they will know the system better". The role in question would be client-facing/commercial so German language skills are needed, but in my view this should not be limited to one being or not of German nationality (or any other DACH).I have also been stopped from progressing in my role and instead someone considerably less experienced, albeit German, was given the promotion. Would be great to hear your stories, and/or thoughts on this.Thank you.