New Year's Eve sexual assaults in Germany, Incident in Germany
The 2015-16 New Year's Eve sexual assaults in Germany were a series of widespread attacks.
Over 1,200 women were sexually assaulted on New Year's Eve of 2015-16 in various German cities.
The incidents led to a nationwide debate on women's rights and the cultural integration of immigrants.
Germany revised its criminal code in response to the assaults, tightening the laws on sexual offenses.
Most assaults occurred in Cologne, sparking global media attention.
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