German Domestic Violence Bill Stalls Over Disagreements

The Union demands significant changes to the SPD and Green Party's proposed legislation, citing concerns over effectiveness and scope.

The SPD and Green Party have proposed a domestic violence protection bill aimed at providing free and accessible support for victims, including a legal right to shelter and counseling.
The Union has criticized the proposal, calling for a 'three-level approach' to address key shortcomings in the draft legislation.
Union leaders demand guaranteed funding for women's shelters and an expansion of capacity but insist these shelters exclude trans women.
The proposal for electronic monitoring of offenders, such as ankle bracelets, is supported by the Union as a preventive measure to enforce distance requirements.
The Union also calls for faster legal proceedings and stricter penalties for perpetrators, arguing that current measures fail to adequately protect victims.