The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported a record rise in domestic violence cases in 2024, with nearly 266,000 victims marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year.Politically motivated misogynistic crimes surged 73.3% to 558 cases, while digital violence against women rose 6%, affecting 18,224 victims.German Justice Senator Felor Badenberg and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt both advocated for stronger legal enforcement and protection systems, including electronic ankle bracelets and expanded shelters.