


Equality between women and men
Equality between women and men is one of the European Union’s founding values. It goes back to 1957 when the principle of equal pay for equal work became part of the Treaty of Rome. Promoting equality between women and men in decision making &...
Cracking the glass ceiling: more women on corporate boards than ever before!
Equality between women and men is a fundamental principle of the EU. Ensuring gender equality is one of the main objectives in the EU Treaties. On 20 November 2013 ( IP/13/1118), the European Parliament has voted with an overwhelming majority (459 for, 148 against and...