Camilla's story spotlights economic violence against women in Europe

Camilla, a 37‑year‑old economist with a degree in Economics and International Politics and a master’s from London, describes how her husband progressively isolated her from work and social life, insisting she stay at home with their two children. He told colleagues she was unstable, transferred her savings to his account and left her without financial control. After her family intervened, a lawyer discovered he had previously abused other successful women. Camilla filed a formal complaint, received psychological support and eventually returned to work. Her testimony is featured in a free publication by the Museum of Savings titled “Economic Violence: The Hidden Face of Gender Abuse”, which notes that more than one‑in‑five women in the EU report experiencing this form of control.

The case underscores the broader issue of economic abuse as a silent form of gender‑based violence across Europe.