ARTE Europe Weekly
When yes means yes: Is Europe moving towards better rape laws?11 min
Available until 06/02/2026
France’s high-profile Mazan rape trial thrust the question of consent into the spotlight, pushing lawmakers to change the law around rape and sexual assault. It comes three years after Spain passed its “Only yes means yes” sexual consent law in the wake of the wolf pack rape trial, and long after Sweden passed a similar law in 2018. Does this mean we’re making progress? And why isn’t there a Europe-wide law?
Country
France
Year
2024
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