The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women has criticized a global epidemic of femicide, with recent events like the murder of Mahsa Alimi and the overturning of Roe vs Wade. The 2024 European parliamentary elections will be crucial in addressing women’s rights, as far-right parties and anti-feminist movements may intensify. Despite efforts to promote gender equality, progress remains uneven across the EU, leading to a widening gap between political ambitions and societal realities.