Germany

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.

Report: Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes surging in Germany

A government report found hate crimes against LGBTQ+ citizens in Germany have risen by 36%.

Chechen leaders facing charges of ‘crimes against humanity’

Five high-ranking politicians in Chechyna are being charged with crimes against humanity.

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.

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.

German bishop urges for church to change LGBTQ+ teachings

Head of German bishops and self-described conservative, Georg Bätzing, has urged the church to reconsider its attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community.

Germany: Out Health Minister Abused by Anti-Lockdown Protesters

Cries of “shame” and “gay pig” were hurled at the Minister