Germany has enacted the Self-Determination Law, simplifying the process for individuals to change their gender and name entries.

This law, effective from November 1, 2024, allows changes through a simple declaration at the registry office, eliminating the need for medical or legal documentation.

The law primarily benefits transgender, intersex, and non-binary individuals, offering options to register as male, female, diverse, or to remove the gender entry entirely.

The Bundestag passed this law in April, replacing the outdated Transsexual Law, which was criticized for its lengthy and costly procedures.

The new law aligns Germany with other countries like Argentina and New Zealand, which have similar regulations.

The change has been met with a significant number of applications across various German states, reflecting the demand for more inclusive and respectful legal processes.