LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Colorfully dressed participants at Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Wismar. The police estimate between 700 and 1,000 demonstrators. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 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. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News 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. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Tessa Ganserer General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A Pride event in Berlin, Germany General News Germany compensating LGBTQ+ people affected by historic anti-gay law Germany offering compensation to 249 people who faced persecution under a 1871 law that criminalised same-sex relationships between men. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
International News Report: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes surging in Germany A government report found hate crimes against LGBTQ+ citizens in Germany have risen by 36%. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Chechen leaders facing charges of ‘crimes against humanity’ Five high-ranking politicians in Chechyna are being charged with crimes against humanity. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Campaign sees 800 German footballers pledge to support LGBTQ+ players Over 800 footballers in Germany have joined a campaign, set up by 11Freunde, pledging to support LGBTQ+ players. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts German actors create LGBTQ+ diversity campaign 185 LGBTQ+ actors in Germany have collaborated to create a campaign which calls for greater diversity in film, TV, and theatre. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
