The center-left coalition government in Germany intends to reform the current system, based on the 1980 law on transsexuals, which required those wishing to change their sex to undergo medical examinations and often lengthy and costly procedures, as reported by Reuters and cited by Agerpres.

The project to be sent to parliament will allow transgender, intersex or non-binary individuals to modify their records with just one visit to the local civil registry office.

There will be no age restrictions, but for children under 14, requests must be submitted by a parent or guardian, according to the source.

"Those affected have suffered from discrimination under the transsexual law for 40 years. We are finally putting an end to this situation", said Family Minister Lisa Paus.

Justice Minister Marco Buschmann expressed confidence that parliament would adopt the reform. He stated that the law does not affect internal company rules and will not facilitate men's access to women's reserved spaces, as some critics of the legislative project fear.

The new law also aims to restrict the number of sex changes by prohibiting new modifications within a year of the first such intervention.

Guenter Krings, a representative of the conservative CDU party (Christian Democratic Union) for justice policies, appreciated that "on the one hand, transgender individuals have certainly gained respect (...), but on the other hand, they must also respect others, for example, if women in women's changing rooms do not feel comfortable when a biologically male person enters".

He criticized the reform for omitting the requirement for consultations for minors before changing their name and sex.

However, the new regulations do not address medical procedures for sex change, which will continue to adhere to current medical standards.