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20.7.2026

KOK publishes statement on the government draft for the implementation of the EU Human Trafficking Directive

The government's draft legislation addresses some of the KOK's demands. However, significant gaps in protection remain. The KOK is calling for improvements…

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20.7.2026

The Münster Regional Court sentenced three defendants to several years in prison for aggravated forced prostitution.

In a judgment dated February 12, 2026, the Regional Court sentenced the defendants to prison terms of between three and four years and four months. The woman and two…

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13.7.2026

Implementation of the EU Human Trafficking Directive brooks no delay

The draft law falls short of the requirements of the EU directive regarding the protection and rights of those affected.

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Close-up of a waving European Union flag in front of the sandstone facade of the Reichstag building in Berlin. In the foreground is a bronze statue of the goddess Victoria holding a laurel branch. The German flag is partially visible to the right.

20.7.2026 KOK informs

KOK publishes statement on the government draft for the implementation of the EU Human Trafficking Directive

In front of the Reichstag building in Berlin, the flags of the European Union and Germany fly from two flagpoles. The building's columns and pediment are visible in the background. The image symbolizes European and national legislation as well as cooperation between Germany and the European Union.

13.7.2026 KOK informs

Implementation of the EU Human Trafficking Directive brooks no delay

10.6.2026 KOK informs

New KOK study examines forced marriage in the context of human trafficking

22.5.2026 KOK informs

KOK comments on the draft law for protection against digital violence

A tablet on a sand-colored background displays the title page of the thematic paper 'Artificial Intelligence and Human Trafficking: Opportunities and Risks' with a graphic overview of AI as a catalyst, prevention and prosecution, risks for vulnerable groups and AI in counselling.

12.5.2026 current publication

Artificial intelligence and human trafficking: opportunities and risks

A desk photographed from above, with hands holding a small card containing information about possible exploitation; the card includes questions such as 'Afraid to speak openly?', 'No wages?' and 'ID taken away?' as well as the instruction to report the incident.

07.5.2026 KOK informs

Information card for the online contact point for human trafficking published

A person holds a clipboard with a German-language information paper from the Federal Coordination Circle against Human Trafficking (KOK e. V.) on a wooden table, titled: Recommendation of KOK e.V. for a victim-oriented approach to tax debts in the context of forced prostitution

03.3.2026 KOK informs

Recommendations regarding tax debts in the context of forced prostitution

Title page of a German-language working aid from the Federal Coordination Circle against Human Trafficking (KOK e. V.) entitled ‘Access to subsistence-securing benefits under the Social Compensation Law for Victims of Human Trafficking’ against a blue background, next to it a pencil.

25.2.2026 KOK informs

New guidance document on access to subsistence benefits under SGB XIV

15.1.2026 KOK informs

KOK publishes statement on strengthening psychosocial support during legal proceedings

Alt text: Desktop monitor on a desk. On the screen is the homepage of the KOK's online contact point for human trafficking. Headline: Help with human trafficking. Two large buttons with icons for submitting an email inquiry and booking an appointment. Information materials and flyers are in the background.

14.1.2026 current publication

Online contact point for human trafficking launched

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