Brothel Owner Invites Bundestag President to ‘Faktencheck’ Amid Prostitution Law Debate
Stuttgart, Germany – A heated dispute over the evaluation of Germany’s Prostitution Protection Act has escalated, with the head of a Stuttgart brothel inviting Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to personally assess conditions at his establishment. The invitation comes after the association boss accused Klöckner of prematurely dismissing the evaluation results and obstructing the work of an upcoming expert commission tasked with reviewing the law.
The controversy centers on a recent evaluation of the 2020 Prostitution Protection Act, designed to combat human trafficking and exploitation. Critics, including the brothel owner, allege that the government is ignoring the evaluation’s findings because they are unfavorable. They claim this is a intentional attempt to discredit the assessment and deflect from perceived failures in the law’s implementation by authorities. The owner further alleges misconduct, citing potential abuse of office, violations of neutrality, and a distraction from governmental shortcomings.
The brothel owner has previously pursued legal action against former Bundestag member Leny breymaier (SPD) and Stuttgart district administrator Veronika Kienzle (greens) for allegedly defaming his business, achieving a successful outcome in court. He now extends the invitation to Klöckner, aiming to provide her with firsthand experience and a more informed perspective on the realities of legal prostitution in Germany.
“To give Ms. Klöckner the chance to speak with women working in prostitution within a legal brothel setting and then report on the practical realities,” he formally invited the Bundestag President with a personal letter, requesting a “Faktencheck” at his Stuttgart location.
A correction has been issued regarding an earlier version of this report, which incorrectly identified Klöckner as the Federal President. She is, in fact, the President of the German Bundestag.