Overview

• German parliament approves 'self-determination law' to ease name and gender changes in official records.
• The new law replaces the outdated 'transsexual law' and eliminates the need for medical or expert assessments.
• Minors aged 14 and above can change their legal gender with parental consent, while younger children require guardian applications.
• Critics argue the law lacks safeguards, but proponents celebrate the move towards greater self-identification rights.
• The law is part of broader social reforms under Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government, including changes to citizenship and healthcare regulations.