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German gays favour far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of country’s snap election

German gays favour far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of country’s snap election

Almost a third of those responding to a survey on dating platform Romeo, which predominantly caters to gay men, favour far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is known for its harsh stance on immigration AfD is the top choice among gay German men in the February 23 snap elections, a rec

Germany brings in new law to allow those aged 18+ to change gender without having to go to court or undergo psychiatric assessments

Germany brings in new law to allow those aged 18+ to change gender without having to go to court or undergo psychiatric assessments

From today (Friday, November 1) people aged 18 and older will be able to change official records to alter their names and genders or have the gender marker removed altogether. While there is a mandatory three-month wait between applying and making a personal declaration, the requirement for two psyc

People flock to buy Rainbow Wool products produced by world’s first openly gay flock of sheep

People flock to buy Rainbow Wool products produced by world’s first openly gay flock of sheep

Michael Stücke and his flock of 21 gay sheep have risen to fame since the launch of fashion brand Rainbow Wool, which produces products, including caps, patches and shoelaces, to raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes. Stücke, who rescued to the sheep form the slaughterhouse, said: “In the last weeks, there

First Pride parade in north-eastern German town of Wismar targeted by the far-right

First Pride parade in north-eastern German town of Wismar targeted by the far-right

The first Pride parade in the north-eastern German town of Wismar was targeted by the far-right on Saturday, September 14, which led to increased police presence. According to police estimates, between 700 and 1,000 people took part in the Pride parade, far outnumbering the 150 far-right demonstrato

Germany introduces new ‘Gender Recognition’ procedure

Germany introduces new ‘Gender Recognition’ procedure

This summer, Germany introduced the parameters of a bill that would make it easier for transgender people to change their name and gender; a development for transgender rights, setting a standard for self-determination for name and gender in the country.

Man arrested after fatal attack on trans man at German Pride event

Man arrested after fatal attack on trans man at German Pride event

Police in Germany said on Friday, September 2 they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal attack on a 25-year-old trans man at a Pride event in the western city of Münster last month.

Germany elects first trans MPs

Germany elects first trans MPs

Tessa Ganserer and Nyke Slawik have made history by becoming the first out trans women to have won seats in Germany’s parliament.

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