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DW World • April 28, 2026 19:46

'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

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The European Parliament voted for a consent-based definition of rape. But what constitutes rape under criminal law still varies significantly across the bloc.

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Tue 04:36 - Tagesschau

“Only yes means yes” - vote in the EU Parliament

Tue 15:13 - n-tv Politik

Clear definition of rape: EU Parliament urges “yes” before sex

Tue 18:55 - The Guardian

European parliament urges EU to draw up standardised consent-based definition of rape

Tue 19:46 - DW

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Tue 19:46 - DW All

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Tue 19:46 - DW Top

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Tue 19:46 - DW World

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Tue 19:46 - DW

'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

Tue 19:46 - DW World

'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

Wed 15:47 - Euronews

MEPs with new-borns can delegate their vote – but only if they are women

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EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Until now, definitions of what constitutes rape under criminal law had varied significantly across the EU, ranging from "only yes means yes" to "only no means no."

19:46

'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

The European Parliament voted for a consent-based definition of rape. But what constitutes rape under criminal law still varies significantly across the bloc.

DW All

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19:46

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Until now, definitions of what constitutes rape under criminal law had varied significantly across the EU, ranging from "only yes means yes" to "only no means no."

DW Top

1 article

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19:46

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Until now, definitions of what constitutes rape under criminal law had varied significantly across the EU, ranging from "only yes means yes" to "only no means no."

DW World

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19:46

EU Parliament approves common definition of rape

Until now, definitions of what constitutes rape under criminal law had varied significantly across the EU, ranging from "only yes means yes" to "only no means no."

Euronews

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15:47

MEPs with new-borns can delegate their vote – but only if they are women

The European Parliament has approved a rule allowing proxy voting for new mothers before and after childbirth. However, it raises questions about gender equality, as it does not cover male …

Tagesschau

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04:36

“Only yes means yes” - vote in the EU Parliament

Das EU-Parlament stimmt heute über eine einheitliche strafrechtliche Definition von Vergewaltigung ab. Bisher gibt es europaweit unterschiedliche Standards. Von Thomas Spickhofen.

The Guardian

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18:55

European parliament urges EU to draw up standardised consent-based definition of rape

Eight EU members continue to include force or violence in their definitions in national criminal codesThe European parliament has called on the EU to draw up a standardised consent-based definition …

n-tv Politik

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15:13

Clear definition of rape: EU Parliament urges “yes” before sex

EU-Staaten gehen bei der Definition von Vergewaltigungen unterschiedliche Wege. Während Spanien und Frankreich fordern, dass beim Sex alle Beteiligten klar zustimmen, gilt in Deutschland derzeit eine andere Regelung. Das soll …