According to a Social Democratic Party (SPD) representative, existing efforts have not resulted in a rise in either the number of available organs or database registrations. The proposed opt-out system would mean that all individuals would be considered organ donors unless they explicitly refuse during their lifetime. Currently, Germany operates under a consent-based system, where organ removal post-brain death is permissible only if the individual has given prior consent or if family members agree. This debate is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, 2026.