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Union Presses Faster Review of Germany’s Self‑Determination Law After Liebich Assigned to Women’s Prison

The SPD says the 2026 evaluation remains the plan, citing protections already in the statute.

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Nach Skandal: Die Union fordert eine schnelle Änderung des Selbstbestimmungsgesetzes.
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Overview

  • A letter posted by Marla‑Svenja Liebich indicates the sentence is to be served at the Chemnitz women’s prison after the legal gender and name were changed under the Self‑Determination Act.
  • CDU/CSU lawmakers call for an accelerated evaluation of the law, with CSU MP Anja Weisgerber urging completion by next year.
  • CSU general secretary Martin Huber calls the statute a serious mistake, and CDU legal lead Martin Plum warns the declaration process allows potential misuse.
  • SPD legal policy spokesperson Carmen Wegge says the review is already scheduled and should remain set for 2026, noting blocking periods and other safeguards in the law.
  • The legislation was developed by the Justice and Family ministries under Marco Buschmann and Lisa Paus, with lead responsibility at the Family Ministry, and its handling in coalition talks resulted in deliberately vague wording on follow‑up steps.