Government launches measures to strengthen protection against violence

Köpping referred to the rising number of cases in Germany and Saxony over the years. In 2024, the Saxon police recorded 10,202 crimes of domestic violence, a third more than in 2019. "I think that's a very high number," said Köpping. Women are affected by domestic violence almost three times as often as men.

Saxony is the first state to implement the Violence Assistance Act

Saxony is thus the first state to begin implementing the Violence Assistance Act, which was passed by the federal government at the beginning of 2025. It provides for the expansion of support structures in rural areas. Protection and counseling capacities are also to be made available in rural areas in line with demand. Men who are victims of domestic violence are also included.

The federal government will provide Saxony with a total of 120 million euros over the next ten years. For 2027 and 2028, the Free State will receive 11.8 million euros and will have to finance a further 27.3 million euros itself.

The state parliament is to consider the draft from the fall. The cabinet is aiming for the law to come into force on January 1, 2027.