politics

May 2, 2026

German left demands abolition of marriage

The Berlin youth wing of the Social Democratic Party has suggested abolishing marriage in Germany in favor of cohabiting partnerships

German left demands abolition of marriage

TL;DR

  • The SPD's Berlin youth wing (Jusos) proposed abolishing marriage in Germany.
  • They argue marriage is a patriarchal institution that oppresses women and restricts freedom.
  • The proposal suggests replacing marriage with cohabiting partnerships established by joint written application.
  • Exit from these partnerships could be made via written request without consent.
  • The motion is unlikely to be discussed at the upcoming state party conference.
  • This proposal coincides with the SPD's low poll numbers and the rising popularity of the conservative AfD party.

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