Will the limitation of post-PhD temporary position duration in (public) scientific research to 4 years in the general case, plus 2 years of possible extension in extenuating circumstances (pregnancy, disability), often referred as the "4+2 limitation" in the context of the WissZeitVG, become law? For reference, a limitation to 6 years is already in place, which is independant of possible extenuating circumstances.
Resolves Yes if the limitation is passed, such that it is substantially a 4 year limit for most researcher after their PhD, even if the "+2" part is watered down (E. g. pregnancy/childcare during the 4 yields more than 2 years of extension). Resolves No if no such limit on temporary position duration is passed by Oct. 1st 2024, or if the duration is substantially changes (at least 1 year deviation from the 4 year general period scheme), whether higher or lower.
If it becomes law in a modified form, there might be ambiguity in resolution. I will in that case discuss in the comment, and reserve the right to resolve N/A.
@gigab0nus Edited to make it clearer.
First, this is all after the PhD (postdoctoral phase) . There is already a 6 year statutory limit - the 4+2 model would be a four year limit in the general case, plus 2 years (possibly renewable) if there are extenuating circumstances (pregnancy, disability). It would resolves Yes if the duration limit for most people goes from 6 to 4 - regardless of the "+2" carve outs, unless somehow they apply to basically everybody.