Increasing violence against women was discussed at the Council of Internal Affairs of the states that are called upon to take immediate action. In Germany, “female” is not a legal term.

Almost every day a woman or a young girl is murdered because of her sex. The perpetrators: to the highest percentage of the current or former partners. As a rule men. Motivations: jealousy or hostile attitude toward women.

The situation has also been “red” in Germany, as it emerged from the meeting of the interior minister of the German federal states that took place on Monday in Bremerafen. The problem is considered critical and so the states are now pushing for immediate measures against violence against women.

In Germany, the term “femizid” is not legally regulated, though voices seeking better protection for women against gender -based violence and stricter penalties for the perpetrators are increasing.

According to consultations underway in Germany, the “electronic bracelet” is examined in the perpetrators as well as the ability to wear a “smart watch” that can control whether the perpetrator of abuse or other gender -related crimes, usually now or ex -partner, is at the forefront.

It is a “GPS” system, through which the German police can take a warning from the victim at the same time. A corresponding model is already implemented in Spain and Germany now wants to imitate it.

Domestic violence ‘everyday phenomenon’

According to data from the Federal Statistical Service, “violence against women in Germany is not a rare phenomenon, but unfortunately almost daily.” According to the German Statistical Service in its report on the period 2017 to 2023, the trend is increasing.

Domestic violence “occurs in the private sphere and is often considered traumatic. If violence is practiced by a partner, it falls into the category of violence by a partner. If practiced by another family member, it is considered violence within the family. And men may be victims, but as statistics show, the number of women-victims is undoubtedly higher. In 2023 71% of victims of violence between comrades and 79% of violence victims within the family environment were women.

Violence against women relates to a series of frequency mainly physical but also psychological attacks, threats, harassment and pressure. In all of the above types of crime victims are mainly women. Especially in sexual offenses, victims are almost 100% victims. In Germany since 1997, a rape is also considered a rape by a spouse.

Sources: Statista.de, tagesschau.de