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Women in politics: Local and European trends

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November 5, 2019

Women in politics: Local and European trends

Source: The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.

Women make up half of humanity, yet account for only 1/3 of political decision-makers in Europe and around 15% of mayors. A new study by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) shows that despite some gains, politics remains a man’s world.

One-of-a-kind, “Women in Politics: Local and European Trends” provides in-depth analysis of women’s representation in 41 European countries and all levels of government, from local councils all the way up to the European Parliament.

Covering a ten-year period, the study breaks down the data by country, shows where and how women have made gains and provides recommendations on how to make further progress.

Click here to see the report.

Resource type
Author
Sandra Ceciarini
Publisher
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
Publication year
2019
Focus areas

From mayors to MEPs: new study reveals women’s representation across Europe.

Women make up half of humanity, yet account for only 1/3 of political decision-makers in Europe and around 15% of mayors. A new study by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) shows that despite some gains, politics remains a man’s world.

One-of-a-kind, “Women in Politics: Local and European Trends” provides in-depth analysis of women’s representation in 41 European countries and all levels of government, from local councils all the way up to the European Parliament.

Covering a ten-year period, the study breaks down the data by country, shows where and how women have made gains and provides recommendations on how to make further progress.

Click here to see the report.

Resource type
Author
Sandra Ceciarini
Publisher
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
Publication year
2019
Focus areas

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