The discussion about digital sexualised violence has prompted the Union to demand immediate action.
Susanne Hierl, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group’s justice spokesperson, told “Tagesspiegel” that Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig must stop waiting and deliver a practical, decisive legislative proposal. She stressed that the time for mere announcements is over and that victims of digital abuse must be protected now. Hierl pointed out that in the coalition agreement the parties had agreed on a comprehensive Digital Violence Protection Act, explicitly closing statutory gaps-for instance, around image‑based sexualised aggression and deepfakes.
On the other side, the SPD also underscored the need for stronger safeguards. Carmen Wegge, SPD spokesperson for law and consumer protection, explained that no loopholes should exist. Her faction is pushing for enhanced criminal penalties, better victim protection, and clear accountability for platforms. This includes the relentless pursuit of identity misuse, deepfakes, and other forms of digital sexualised violence so that victims can regain their rights more swiftly.
Wegge said that the forthcoming Violence Protection Act, currently in parliamentary procedure, will strengthen overall protection against violence-and that this must be extended to the digital sphere. She outlined the necessity for faster legal processes, specialised police and judicial units, and platforms that are obliged not only to delete offending material but also to preserve evidence.
Finally, Wegge highlighted that digital violence reflects structural power imbalances, making it a matter that transcends criminal law alone; it is also about equality and effective victim support. The SPD’s clear objective is straightforward: perpetrators-whether in physical or digital realms-must be stopped, and those affected must be able to rely on the state.