Germany’s prostitution debate exposes the dark side of paid sex and consent
A growing debate in Germany is questioning whether the current laws on prostitution protect those selling sex—or those buying it. Recent discussions, fuelled by high-profile cases like the Gisèle Pelicot trial, have reignited calls for reform. Critics argue that the existing system allows men to treat women’s bodies as commodities, provided they can pay for access.
The Gisèle Pelicot case exposed how some men operate under the belief that payment grants them automatic rights over women’s bodies. Defendants in the trial openly admitted to regularly visiting sex workers, showing no concern for the women’s autonomy or circumstances. Their attitude mirrored a broader pattern: many buyers ignore whether consent is truly given or simply performed.
The push for the Nordic Model in Germany reflects a broader challenge to the idea that money can justify exploitation. If adopted, the law would send a clear message that buying sex is not a right—while still offering protections to those selling it. The outcome could reshape how society views consent, power, and the commercial trade of human bodies.
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