Berlin's CDU unveils bold plan to combat violence against women

From classrooms to courtrooms, Berlin's CDU demands systemic change. Can their plan finally shift responsibility from victims to offenders?

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2026 March 28 . 5:01 PM

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Berlin's CDU unveils bold plan to combat violence against women

Berlin's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has pushed for stronger action against violence targeting women. The party's local branch unveiled a detailed plan to improve prevention, protection, and legal consequences. CDU leader and Berlin mayor Kai Wegner stressed that offenders—not victims—should bear responsibility for their actions. The CDU's proposals focus on early intervention. They call for structured prevention programmes in schools, covering gender equality, personal boundaries, consent, and conflict resolution without violence. The party also wants to address newer threats, such as psychological abuse online and the misuse of deepfake technology.

Wegner urged a wider public discussion, insisting men must join efforts to tackle the issue. He highlighted the need for stricter enforcement, including longer data retention and expanded video surveillance in public areas. The resolution further demands clearer legal frameworks to combat digital violence, an area where progress has stalled in recent years. Despite these calls, no major federal initiatives or national debates on digital violence against women have emerged since 2024. Available records show little movement on the topic at the countrywide level.

The CDU's Berlin branch has set out specific steps to reduce violence against women, from school education to legal reforms. Their plan also targets gaps in digital protection, where current laws remain weak. The party now awaits broader support to turn these proposals into action.