What's life like for LGBTQ people in Germany?
Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
What's life like for LGBTQ people in Germany? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is it legal to be gay in Germany?
Yes. The geo-political history of Germany complicates the timeline a bit, but these days Germany is one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world.
Is there anti-discrimination legislation in place in Germany?
Yes. Throughout Germany, it is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their sexuality or gender-identity.
Is there marriage equality?
Yes. Legal recognition of same-sex couples was possible from 2001, and full marriage equality came into effect in 2017.
What’s it like for LGBTQ people who live there?
Despite the historical persecution of LGBTQ people during the WWII era, Germany today is a pretty good place to be queer.
In the ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe, Germany is ranked 8th overall. With a total score of 69.10%, Germany scored strongly on all criteria assessed, with room to improve on the criteria of Family and also Intersex Bodily Integrity.
