Overview
- The Interior Ministry proposal would show previous forenames and gender entries with change dates in the Melderegister and pass them to bodies such as the federal tax office and pension insurer.
- The scheduled vote was dropped from Friday's agenda, reportedly at Hesse's request, after it appeared a majority of Länder would not back the measure.
- Because population registration is a state matter, the regulation cannot take effect without Bundesrat approval.
- Data‑protection experts and LGBTQ organizations warn of involuntary outings, discrimination and a de facto register, while the ministry defends the plan as necessary for identifiability and administrative efficiency.
- The Bundesrat's family committee advised against consent due to insufficient justification, and Green lawmakers welcomed the delay as debate continues over revision or shelving.