Is Romania finally taking action against femicide?
3 min
Available until 09/10/2026
Since the murder in May of a young woman made famous by reality television at the hands of her ex-partner, the issue of domestic violence has dominated headlines in Romania. The media are paying closer attention to the phenomenon, and to drive social change, a bill to include femicide in the Criminal Code is now being prepared. It is expected to be presented in October.
Image
T.Vollherbst
Editing
H. Giummelly
Journalist
M.Dantas
Sound
S.Taher
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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