A ‘nearly’ gender-balanced Commission isn’t good enough. It’s actually an ominous omen for advancing gender equality in the EU
During these frantic days at the beginning of a new mandate, at a time when the new College of Commissioners is being formed, Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to achieve full gender balance – shown as being important to her since the very beginning of her first mandate – is not being realised. Despite her […]
Omitting rape from the EU’s Directive on combating violence against women is a huge mistake
Even though International Women’s Day has passed for 2024, it’s always a good time to speak about gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights. Above all, it’s good to talk about it now because the EU is probably about to end up with a Directive on combating violence against women that doesn’t fully protect women […]
An analysis of Industrial Relations and Gender Equality at European and National level
Gender equality is a fundamental value and right promoted by the EU. Significant progress has been achieved over the past few decades, but gender inequalities persist, particularly in the labour market. Social partners, and more broadly industrial relations, are central to understanding the functioning of European labour markets as they shape the work environment. Institutional […]
Can the Pay Transparency Directive close the gender pay gap?
Today, our thoughts go out to all women who have had to flee Ukraine to escape horror and to save their children, and to all those women who have remained behind to help defend their homeland. To those men and women who have the chance to live in (still) peaceful EU countries, we want to […]