Germany's laws and attitudes towards the sex industry and sex tourism vary from period to period. During the Middle Ages, cities such as Hamburg, Cologne and Venice were famous sex industries and sex tourism destinations. At that time, brothels and prostitution were considered a legal industry and were regulated and regulated by the local government.
In 1871, Germany passed a law banning prostitution and brothels and punishing sex workers. This law lasted for about 100 years and changed in the 60s and 70s of the 20th century. After the Second World War, Germany began to gradually recover and rebuild, and a number of illegal brothels and sex trading establishments began to appear, linked to criminal gangs.
In 1967, a number of sexual liberation movements and social movements against asceticism began to emerge in Germany. Germany had passed a law that allowed adults to freely choose prostitution and sexual services and prohibited the punishment of sex workers. This law is a major reform of the previous law and is known as the Sex Worker Protection Act.
In Berlin, the government began to take measures to regulate and regulate the sex industry. A number of illegal brothels and sex trading venues in Berlin began to be regulated and regulated to ensure the health and safety of sex workers. In 2002, Germany passed a law allowing sex workers to register with the government to receive the same rights and benefits as other industries, such as pensions, health insurance, etc. This law is known as the Sex Workers Registration Act.
In 2017, the German government passed a new law aimed at further regulating and regulating the sex industry. The law requires all sex workers to undergo medical examinations and health certificates, and regular inspections of sex workers and sex trafficking venues. The law also prohibits the existence of illegal brothels and sex trading venues.
The history of the sex industry and sex tourism in Germany has undergone many changes and reforms. Now, the German government is trying to ensure the rights and safety of sex workers through regulation and regulation, but the existence and development of the industry itself has brought many negative effects:
1. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation: The existence of sex industries and sex tourism is prone to the problem of human trafficking and sexual exploitation because these industries often involve vulnerable groups such as poor women and children. Many sex workers are forced into the profession and are often deprived of their liberty and rights.
2. Crime and violence: Illegal brothels and sex trading venues may attract criminal gangs. Violence, robbery and other criminal acts can occur in these places, posing a threat to the safety of local communities and residents.
3. Infectious diseases and health problems: The sex industry and sex tourism are prone to the spread of infectious diseases and health problems. Both sex workers and clients can be infected with sexual viruses such as HIV and syphilis. This not only harms sex workers themselves, but can also have an impact on public health.
4. Social moral issues: Some people believe that the sex industry and sex tourism can have a negative impact on social morals and values. They believe that these industries lead to moral decay and social instability, and threaten the culture and values of society.
In short, Germany's history and current situation with regard to the sex industry is complex and diverse. Although the German government has taken steps to regulate and regulate the sex industry, its negative impact still causes many social problems.