New Survey Shows Strong Youth Support for 'Only Yes Means Yes' Sexual Consent Law in Germany
A new YouGov survey commissioned by the German Press Agency reveals that 46% of Germans support replacing the current 'No Means No' standard in sexual criminal law with an 'Only Yes Means Yes' model requiring explicit consent. Support is heavily age-dependent: 62% of 18-29 year olds favor the change, compared to only 37% of those aged 50-59. Gender differences are minimal (45% men, 46% women). The Bundesrat (upper house) voted in favor of the reform on July 10, 2026, following a motion by Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) supports the change, though it is not in the current coalition agreement. The article notes that several European states including Sweden, Spain, France, and Belgium already apply the 'Only Yes Means Yes' principle, which advocates argue better protects victims who freeze in fear and cannot actively object.
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