Germany announces the country’s first-ever commissioner for LGBTQ+ affairs
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 the importance of protecting the LGBTQ+ community. “The protection of people because of their sexual and gender identity must be guaranteed in the Basic Law,” he said. “Everyone should be able to live freely, safely, and with equal rights.” Before landing his position, the political figure was a devoted queer and social policy spokesperson for the Greens.
