In a significant move to enhance protection against domestic violence, federal and state interior ministers in Germany have reached an agreement to broaden the use of electronic ankle bracelets. This decision was made during their spring conference held in Bremerhaven, aimed at augmenting both the technical and legal frameworks necessary for implementing these measures. The initiative will see the Joint Electronic Monitoring Office of the states in Hesse receive additional funding and resources. The primary objective is to monitor offenders through these ankle bracelets, thereby reducing the risk of fatal violence. This strategy draws inspiration from the Spanish model, which alerts police when an offender approaches a victim; victims are also notified immediately. The Interior Senator of Bremen, currently chairing the conference, emphasized the importance of electronic monitoring as a vital tool in the fight against femicides. Statistics reveal that a significant number of female homicides occur following separations, where men may perceive their former partners as possessions, leading to a potentially lethal loss of control. The technology is seen as a means to create a protective space for at-risk women. To ensure the legal foundation for this initiative, the coalition government plans to amend the Protection Against Violence Act. Some states have already implemented ankle monitoring based on individual cases, but there is now a collective call for a unified national regulation. Additionally, the proposed reforms will mandate that offenders participate in anti-violence training programs as outlined in the coalition agreement. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, approximately 180,700 women were victims of domestic violence in 2023, marking a 5.6% increase from the previous year. Tragically, 938 women and girls fell victim to attempted or completed homicide offenses during the same period. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to address gender-based violence and enhance the support systems for victims, reinforcing the commitment of the German government to tackle this pressing issue head-on.