Category: germany

Articles berlin Culture fashion germany Javier de la Blanca John Galliano LGBTQ+ Fashion News Originals

“I can be a top wearing a skirt”: Javier de la Blanca is switching up Berlin fashion

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The Margiela-loving queer artist is known for surreal humour, serving looks and showing up for himself unapologetically. WORDS BY JUULE KAY IMAGES COURTESY OF JAVIER DE LA BLANCA HEADER IMAGE BY YOSEF PHELAN The rumours are true, you see a lot of unusual things on Berlin’s streets, like urban cow-riding, e-scooter tetris or flamboyant outfit checks. But when it comes to Javier de la Blanca and his way of dressing up, it’s more than just a fashion statement. It’s political and often questions the definition of what masculinity means today.…

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Articles germany HIV HIV prevention HIV/AIDS LGBTQ+ News Life News PrEP

Why is Germany so low on PrEP and will HIV infections now rise?

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A severe shortage of HIV prevention drugs in Germany has sparked fears of a spike in infections over coming months, with doctors urging government to step in and keep tens of thousands safe. Almost 90% of Germany’s doctor surgeries and pharmacies are affected by the shortages of PrEP pills, according to a survey by dagnä, an association of HIV specialists. The shortfall could drag on until April, prompting experts to suggest alternate solutions – be it lower dosage or new drug supplies – to keep people safe. Here’s what you…

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Articles germany LGBTQ+ News Life News Openly Trans

Why does Germany want to limit trans self-ID during wartime?

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Transgender rights advocates in Germany have criticised plans by the government to restrict legal gender change during war – a measure that seeks to stop men from abusing proposed trans self-ID rules to evade military conscription. Germany’s government last month approved draft legislation allowing people to change their legal gender simply by visiting the local civil registry office, a move that was initially welcomed by LGBTQIA+ rights campaigners. But trans advocates say the proposed wartime restrictions contained in the self-ID bill – which must still be approved by parliament –…

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Articles Europe germany LGBTQ+ News Life News Self ID Spain Trans

Europe moves towards self-ID for trans people

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Elinor Höke hates going to the doctor’s. The transgender student is registered under her former name, and dreads hearing it shouted across the crowded waiting room at her local clinic in western Germany. “It’s what my insurance card says, but being called ‘Mr. Höke’ is weird for everyone and also degrading for me,” the 22-year-old said in a video call from the city of Bochum. Like many trans Germans, Höke hopes the government will fulfill its promise to pass a self-ID law this year that would make it easier to…

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Articles Culture Euphoria germany HBO LGBTQ+ News News Television

Euphoria: HBO’s hit teen drama set to receive a German adaptation

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Attention Euphoria fans! A German iteration of the show has been officially confirmed. According to a report from Variety, Germany-based company Zeitsprung Pictures has optioned the series from ADD Content – a production and distribution company in charge of the international rights of the popular IP. While the show’s directors and showrunner are being kept under wraps, writers Jonas Lindt and Paulina Lorenz are set to pen the scripts. The upcoming German adaptation is now the third iteration of the popular Euphoria property – which was initially created and released in Israel.…

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Alex Scott Articles FIFA FIFA World Cup Football germany LGBTQ+ News Life News protest Qatar Qatar World Cup

World Cup: Germany team protests FIFA’s ban of ‘OneLove’ armband

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Germany’s national team contested FIFA’s ban on pro-LGBTQ+ gestures at the Qatar World Cup in their first match of the tournament. The team posed covering their mouths before facing Japan, who they lost to 2-1. The German side confirmed that this was in opposition to FIFA’s announcement that they will sanction teams wearing ‘One Love’ armbands, intending to show support for LGBTQ+ communities. “We wanted to use our captain’s armband to take a stand for values that we hold in the Germany national team: diversity and mutual respect. Together with…

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Articles gender germany LGBTQ+ News Life News Trans

Germany unveils plans to simplify the process of legally changing gender

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Germany is introducing legislation that will allow anyone over the age of 14 to alter their registered gender, the law will also make deadnaming (referring to a transgender person by their previous name) a crime. The current “transsexual law” as it is named, dates back to 1981 and treats gender identity as a medical problem. Gender can only be changed on official documents after two psychiatric reports which can subject trans people to invasive and extensive questioning. Lisa Paus, the German minister for family affairs, said: “In many ways we…

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anti-trans discrimination Articles Culture Euphoria germany Hunter Schafer LGBTQ+ News News Silq Nightclub Television

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer calls out nightclub for anti-trans discrimination

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Euphoria star Hunter Schafer called out a German nightclub for anti-trans discrimination.  On 28 May, the openly trans actress and her team attempted to attend the Sliq nightclub in Düsseldorf, Germany.  However, while trying to gain admittance into the venue, the club’s bouncer denied Schafer’s assistant entry due to her being trans.  Shortly after the incident, the young model took to her Instagram Live and shared with her followers about the transphobic encounter.   “[He] said my friend could not come in because she is trans,” she said while addressing the…

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Articles germany LGBTQ+ News Life News Openly

Haunted by sterilisations, trans Germans fight for compensation

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When Tsepo Bollwinkel’s wife gave birth to their first child, there was joy but also painful memories for the transgender German, who was forced to undergo sterilisation in order to change legal gender in the 1990s. At least 10,000 people were sterilised before the requirement was struck down in 2011, according to Germany’s Bundesverband Trans* (BvT) advocacy group, but several European nations still require trans sterilisation even as public rejection of the practice grows. “I would have liked to give birth to a child,” Bollwinkel, a 60-year-old life coach who…

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Articles germany LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ ally LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Protection Life News Social Democrats

Germany announces the country’s first-ever commissioner for LGBTQ+ affairs

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Germany has made LGBTQ+ history with its brand new government role that tackles queer issues. On 5 January, the country appointed Sven Lehmann as the Federal Government Commissioner for the Acceptance of Sexual and Gender Diversity. According to a report from Euro News, Lehmann will be in charge of creating policies that promote inclusivity and diversity. The 42-year-old Green Party member is part of the newly formed coalition government – which is headed by Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Shortly after accepting his new role, Lehmann released a statement about…

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