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German government tightens penalties for human trafficking

The German cabinet has approved a draft law that would impose stricter sentences for human trafficking and forced prostitution, according to a report by Zeit.

German government tightens penalties for human trafficking
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The German government has presented a draft law that provides for harsher penalties for human trafficking and forced prostitution, as reported by Zeit. The cabinet initiated the reform to tighten law enforcement.

Stefanie Hubig, who is considered a driving force behind the law, demands effective action by the rule of law. She emphasizes the need to consistently prosecute perpetrators and better protect victims.

EuroPulse reported on May 22, 2026, about Hubig’s push for faster divorces for victims of domestic violence (https://europulse.today/haeusliche-gewalt-scheidung-gesetzentwurf-hubig/).

Source: www.zeit.de