The Conference of Saxon Student Bodies (KSS) accuses the Ministry of Science of a "gender ban at universities". Specifically, it concerns a letter from Science Minister Sebastian Gemkow (CDU). In it, he calls on universities to refrain from using special characters in official documents. Gemkow recalled that the official set of rules is binding for public administration and referred to the German Spelling Council.
Minister: Clarification should bring legal certainty
"The clarification on the use of the official set of rules for German spelling at universities promotes comprehensibility, legibility and a common understanding of the language. In the area of administration, this clarification creates legal certainty," Gemkow told the German Press Agency in Dresden.
According to the Ministry of Science, the official regulations are binding for administration and teacher training courses. Students should be trained and sensitized to the requirements of their future daily work, but also during internships during their studies.
