Justice Minister wants LGBTQ+ rights in German constitution
Stefanie Hubig has said she is in favour of extending the German constitution to protect people against discrimination on the basis of sexual identity.
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) supports the extension of Germany's constitution to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination based on sexual identity. The terrorist attack on Christopher Street Day (CSD) in July reignited discussions on LGBTQ+ rights. Hubig advocates for amending Article 3, Paragraph 3, of the Basic Law to include a ban on discrimination based on sexual identity.
Currently, LGBTQ+ people in Germany are protected against discrimination through the General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG). Hubig believes that LGBTQ+ rights should be part of Germany's definitive legal framework. The minister acknowledges the need to convince CDU/CSU coalition members of the importance of the amendment. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) pledged to protect and defend Germany's society, but previously rejected the idea of flying the Pride flag during Pride month.
To amend the constitution, at least two-thirds of MPs would need to support the change. The CDU has not been associated with LGBTQ+ rights expansion, as they previously dismissed Pride flag tradition.
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