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Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized by women in Germany
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In response to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's concerns about women's safety, Hibba Kauser, a young city councilor and daughter of Pakistani immigrants, led a public letter signed by fifty-nine women demanding action. The letter, titled 'We are the daughters — ten demands to Friedrich Merz for our safety,' calls for better street lighting, surveillance, and support for women who suffer domestic or sexual violence. The debate has highlighted deeper frustrations about representation, everyday discrimination, and who shapes Germany's future. While men feel safer in public, domestic violence remains a significant threat, with only a fraction of women having access to safe shelters. The letter aims to push leaders to address these ongoing safety and support gaps for all women.
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