In , Germany legalized prostitution, and the industry there has expanded dramatically since then. Some estimates put the number of prostitutes in Germany at about ,, many of whom are foreign nationals from economically stressed parts of Europe like Bulgaria and Romania. Clients can browse the prostitutes based on services they want, as well as the body type they desire. In an interview with the German news site the Local, co-founder Pia Poppenreiter said the idea came to her when she was walking through the red-light district at night.
Sex trafficking and coerced prostitution have become a growing concern for European nations like Germany, in which prostitution is legal and where the business has grown so much that the prices are falling even as demand rises for additional workers.
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