Minister Aurore Bergé says budget won't stall France's integral gender-based violence law
Aurore Bergé asserts that financial constraints will not delay the integral law on gender-based violence as it heads to a public vote in the Assemblée nationale.
Following a committee stage, France’s integral law against gender-based and sexual violence is scheduled for a public hearing in the Assemblée nationale on Oct. 1. The legislation, promoted by minister delegate for Equality between women and men Aurore Bergé, seeks to merge existing safeguards for women and minors into a unified framework that centres sexual violence. Bergé told reporters that the state’s budget should not be invoked to stall the initiative, stressing urgency highlighted by statistics such as a femicide occurring every two days and 77 % of rapes on minors being incestuous.
She noted that while numerous ordinances have been issued over the past ten years, a consolidated law is now essential. Bergé warned against waiting for the presidential election, urging immediate action. The upcoming debate will decide the bill’s fate amid rising public demand for stronger protections.
Why it matters
The law could reshape France's approach to gender-based violence, affecting victims, perpetrators and public resources.
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