Centre-right Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola, chosen Tuesday as only the third woman to head the European Parliament, is viewed as a political moderate despite controversy over her anti-abortion stance.
Magdalena Andersson has become Sweden's first female prime minister.
PACE called on member States to promote the participation of women from under-represented groups in political decision-making by acting at several lev
PACE called on member States to promote the participation of women from under-represented groups in political decision-making by acting at several lev
European Commission president blames sexism for second-rank treatment in Ankara
Although significant progress has been made with regard to the participation of women in political and public decision-making in Europe, such progress is too slow and uneven.
Although significant progress has been made with regard to the participation of women in political and public decision-making in Europe, such progress is too slow and uneven.
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is pleased to announce an event to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021.
Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.
Central and Southeast Europe now accounts for a third of the tiny number of states worldwide that have gender-balanced cabinets — but higher female representation in politics doesn’t necessarily equate to women holding real power.
By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
The coronavirus pandemic deepens existing inequalities in our societies. It exposes an increasing number of women to gender-based violence.