"Bundestag President Julia Klockner has restarted debate on Germany's prostitution laws, which are seen as relatively lax. Klockner and federal Health Minister Nina Warken both said that Germany has a reputation for being the "brothel of Europe," something they both want to change. Both the buying and selling of sex are legal in Germany in regulated brothels. Both women have suggested Germany instead follow the "Nordic model","
"which criminalizes the buying of sex but not the selling, and of providing more support to sex workers who want to get out of the business. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video"
Germany currently legalizes both the buying and selling of sex in regulated brothels. The country has a reputation as the "brothel of Europe," prompting renewed calls for change. Political debate has been restarted to consider shifting from regulation toward criminalizing purchasers rather than sellers. The proposed Nordic model would make buying sex a criminal offense while protecting and not penalizing sex workers. Plans emphasize expanded support and exit programs for sex workers who want to leave the business, aiming to reduce exploitation, change international perception, and reallocate enforcement toward buyers.
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