Husbands and steady partners are the main group of perpetrators of sexual violence.

Omissions

• The data comes from the EU Gender-based Violence Survey conducted by FRA (Fundamental Rights Agency), not Eurostat.
• The survey results were published in 2024, covering data collection from 2021-2023 across all 27 EU Member States.
• The claim omits the fact that a significant portion of sexual violence is also committed by other perpetrators, not just intimate partners, and that experiences vary significantly by country and context.

Sources

• PrimaryFRA EU Gender-based Violence Survey - Key resultsThe survey found that intimate partners (including current husbands/partners and former husbands/partners) are the main perpetrators of physical and sexual violence against women in the EU. 30% of women experienced psychological violence by their partner, and intimate partners account for the majority of physical and sexual violence incidents.