Annalena Baerbock Criticizes Insufficient Protection for Female Politicians

Germany's foreign minister highlights escalating threats from extremists, online harassment, and structural security gaps targeting women in politics.

Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s foreign minister, revealed systemic shortcomings in the protection provided to female politicians, citing unique threats they face compared to male counterparts.
Baerbock described being targeted by right-wing extremists, Russian-linked actors, and misogynistic threats, including sexualized violence and deepfake pornography.
She shared personal experiences of intensified harassment since the Ukraine war, including her home being searched for surveillance devices and facing direct threats to her safety.
The Green Party politician also reflected on the challenges of her 2021 chancellorship campaign, calling it a personal low point due to public scrutiny, errors, and widespread hostility.
Baerbock emphasized the need for better support systems, noting that such harassment affects not just her but other women in politics globally, such as Moldova’s president.