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Recap: Empowering Voices: From Gender Mainstreaming to Youth Inclusion in Parliaments - 10 October 2024

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Recap: Empowering Voices: From Gender Mainstreaming to Youth Inclusion in Parliaments - 10 October 2024

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The event featured insightful discussions on gender equality and the importance of diverse representation in parliaments. 

The event featured insightful discussions on gender equality and the importance of diverse representation in parliaments. 

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Speech by Commissioner Urpilainen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event

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Speech by Commissioner Urpilainen at the Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event

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Distinguished Guests,

Dear friends,

It is an absolute pleasure to be here today with so many bright, passionate, young leaders and changemakers. 

You are the driving force behind the progress we've made in recent years.

And what an incredible journey it has been!

Distinguished Guests,

Dear friends,

It is an absolute pleasure to be here today with so many bright, passionate, young leaders and changemakers. 

You are the driving force behind the progress we've made in recent years.

And what an incredible journey it has been!

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EU researchers tackle pushback against gender equality in politics and society

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EU researchers tackle pushback against gender equality in politics and society

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or Zoe Lefkofridi, a professor of politics and gender at the University of Salzburg in Austria, there cannot be real democracy without gender equality.  But past progress cannot be taken for granted. Despite significant steps in Europe towards gender equality, opposition seems to be on the rise.

“The EU has been a pioneer in promoting women’s rights, especially concerning employment,” said Lefkofridi. “However, we’re observing worrisome developments in certain EU countries, as well as the US.”

or Zoe Lefkofridi, a professor of politics and gender at the University of Salzburg in Austria, there cannot be real democracy without gender equality.  But past progress cannot be taken for granted. Despite significant steps in Europe towards gender equality, opposition seems to be on the rise.

“The EU has been a pioneer in promoting women’s rights, especially concerning employment,” said Lefkofridi. “However, we’re observing worrisome developments in certain EU countries, as well as the US.”

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International Democracy Day Brussels - 2024 Edition

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International Democracy Day Brussels - 2024 Edition

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On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.

On September 19 and 20, the European Committee of the Regions hosted a two-day event to celebrate the International Day for Democracy, with support from the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), International IDEA, the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP), and Carnegie Europe.

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EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen's Drive for Gender Parity in Commission

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EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen's Drive for Gender Parity in Commission

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European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is determined to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission amid resistance from member states. She is advocating for a balanced representation of men and women among EU commissioners. Despite legal limitations, von der Leyen's efforts highlight the ongoing struggle for gender equality within the political framework of the EU.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is determined to achieve gender parity in her executive Commission amid resistance from member states. She is advocating for a balanced representation of men and women among EU commissioners. Despite legal limitations, von der Leyen's efforts highlight the ongoing struggle for gender equality within the political framework of the EU.

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European Parliament’s gender equality drive thwarted by the right wing

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European Parliament’s gender equality drive thwarted by the right wing

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The new European Parliament hasn’t only tilted right-wing, it’s also even more male-dominated.

The new European Parliament hasn’t only tilted right-wing, it’s also even more male-dominated.

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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

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STRASBOURG — The European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another five years as European Commission president, choosing stability and continuity for the EU’s most powerful institution and the bloc.

Von der Leyen, who hails from the centre-right European People’s Party, won 401 votes in a secret ballot, well above the 361 votes she needed to be elected. There were 284 votes in opposition, 15 abstentions and 7 votes declared invalid.

STRASBOURG — The European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another five years as European Commission president, choosing stability and continuity for the EU’s most powerful institution and the bloc.

Von der Leyen, who hails from the centre-right European People’s Party, won 401 votes in a secret ballot, well above the 361 votes she needed to be elected. There were 284 votes in opposition, 15 abstentions and 7 votes declared invalid.