Femicide highlights systemic failure; examines gender violence prevention efforts and gaps across Europe.
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The killing of a pregnant 23-year-old woman has prompted calls from organizations that this failure is criminal, highlighting the urgent need for concrete measures to protect women from violence. Gender-based violence and femicide are issues across Europe. In Romania, while a national strategy exists (2022–2027), civil society groups criticize the lack of dedicated funding, noting that gender-based violence cost Romania over 15 billion euros in 2019. Civil campaigns focus on raising awareness and improving legislation, such as efforts to redefine rape based on lack of consent and changing the age of consent for minors. However, experts point out systemic failures, including limited public information regarding protective orders and underfunded support services, alongside a need for continuous training for professionals handling domestic violence cases. Internationally, Spain has allocated significant funds but faces criticism over campaign scope; France has large budgets but still requires substantially more funding; Lithuania implemented protection orders effectively using EU funds; and Czech Republic relies heavily on NGO-led campaigns despite high rates of unreported domestic violence.
