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Europe: Ministers agree to act for more women on company boards

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During a debate to improve the number of women in top positions, EU ministers gave the green light to Commission vice-president Viviane Reding “to do something” to boost gender balance, which is "good for business."

“Everyone agreed that there is a problem in women’s participation at the top level of companies. There was unanimity that we need to do something,” said Viviane Reding in a statement after the meeting of European ministers for employment and social affairs on Friday (17 February).

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During a debate to improve the number of women in top positions, EU ministers gave the green light to Commission vice-president Viviane Reding “to do something” to boost gender balance, which is "good for business."

“Everyone agreed that there is a problem in women’s participation at the top level of companies. There was unanimity that we need to do something,” said Viviane Reding in a statement after the meeting of European ministers for employment and social affairs on Friday (17 February).

For more information, see EurActive.

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