Starting Friday, people aged 18 and older can change their official records to alter their names and genders under Germany's Self-Determination Act. This reform simplifies the process significantly.
Kalle Humpfner from the German Trans* Association noted the new law makes gender self-recognition more accessible, highlighting a move away from previously invasive assessments.
The law allows minors over 14 to change their gender markers with parental approval, showcasing a family-oriented approach to gender identity.
Transgender parliamentarian Nyke Slawik called the reform a historic change, especially relevant against the backdrop of increasing right-wing populism affecting LGBTQI+ rights.
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