Overview

• Police said Marla‑Svenja Liebich failed to report to the Chemnitz women’s prison to begin an 18‑month sentence and has left Germany.
• Liebich posted an image claiming greetings from Moscow and referenced the prospect of an international arrest warrant.
• The 54‑year‑old changed legal gender after the 2024 self‑determination law, and authorities had scheduled incarceration in a women’s facility.
• Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Family Minister Karin Prien argued the episode exposes weaknesses and urged a debate on preventing abuse.
• The coalition has already set a formal evaluation of the law by July 31, 2026, as officials including antisemitism commissioner Felix Klein condemned Liebich’s provocative claims and requests.