sex work
Hamburg sex workers celebrate easing of coronavirus restrictions
Sex workers are now allowed to return to work in the northern states of Hamburg, Bremen and Schleswig-Holstein after a further easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Coronavirus: Brothels set to reopen in northern Germany with strict rules
Brothels were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, a court has ruled that they can reopen again in North Rhine-Westphalia, with other northern states set to follow.
Five things to know about prostitution in Germany
Prostitution has long been legal in Germany, and the country has been called "Europe's biggest brothel". But forced prostitution continues to be an issue as well. Here's a look at the history and policies.
Germany to make condoms a must for prostitutes' clients
Germany will soon require all clients of prostitutes to use condoms, according to a draft law approved by the government Tuesday.
A new prostitution law would harm sex workers
Moves to reform Germany's controversial prostitution law are based on bad information and don't have sex workers' best interests at heart, argues expert Sonja Dolinsek.
Bitter battle greets call to decriminalize sex work
A resolution by human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) calling for sex work to be decriminalized worldwide has reignited debate about the sex industry in Germany.