Under the new Self-Determination Act, people aged 18 and older can now change their names and gender markers in a much simpler, less intrusive process.
Kalle Humpfner noted that the previous requirement for psychiatric assessments forced individuals to share deeply personal information, making the process unnecessarily invasive.
Nyke Slawik described the law as a historic reform, indicating its importance during a time of rising right-wing populism and rollbacks in LGBTQI+ rights globally.
The law allows minors over the age of 14 to change their gender markers with parental approval, which highlights a more inclusive approach to gender recognition.
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