Woman Set on Fire in Gera Tram; Husband Arrested for Attempted Murder

The attack, described as a potential femicide, has intensified calls for stronger measures to combat violence against women in Germany.

A 46-year-old woman suffered life-threatening burns after being set on fire in a tram in Gera, allegedly by her husband, using a flammable liquid.
The suspect, identified as the woman's husband, fled the scene but later turned himself in to police and was arrested without resistance.
Authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted murder and have not ruled out the possibility of it being a femicide, a gender-based crime targeting women.
The attack has prompted German officials, including Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, to call for enhanced protections for women, such as stricter enforcement and electronic monitoring of offenders.
Statistics reveal that nearly 360 women were killed in Germany in 2023, with many cases linked to domestic violence, highlighting the urgent need for systemic action.