I am researching how violence against women in European politics (VAWEP) shapes political participation. Events like Jo Cox’s murder and #MeToo show that women are targeted not only as politicians but as women, discouraging political ambition and undermining democracy. I aim to understand how common VAWEP is in Europe and how it affects young women’s interest in politics. My project focuses on the European Parliament, combining interviews, surveys, and an experimental study with young women. I will map types of violence, assess its impact on political careers, and test whether learning about VAWEP reduces young women’s willingness to enter politics.