Debate on Violence Against Women in Bundestag Sparks Controversy
The German Bundestag is united in acknowledging the need to combat violence against women, but a proposed law from the ruling coalition may lack support. Women’s Minister Lisa Paus urged swift action as opposition parties criticized the timing as a campaign tactic ahead of elections. The proposed law, which aims to expand support services and establish a legal right to protection for victims by 2030, faces significant challenges, including dissent from various political factions over its effectiveness and focus.