Pressemeddelelser

The Employment and Gender Equality Committee chairs made a statement following the passing of the transposition deadline for the pay transparency directive.

Women’s Rights MEPs have adopted a draft resolution on the impact of the Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, calling for accountability and survivor support.

A FEMM delegation has been in Georgia to discuss the gender equality and women’s rights situation in the country with civil society representatives.

On Thursday, Parliament presented recommendations to move towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in formal and informal care.

The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, as well as their rights in criminal proceedings.

Ahead of Thursday’s final vote, lead MEPs will brief journalists on the revised Victims’ Rights Directive, aimed at strengthening victim protection and support

European parliament is calling for gender-responsive rural and agricultural policies, dedicated funding for women-led businesses, and investment in education and childcare.

Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent.

Rapporteurs Evin Incir (S&D, SE) and Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus (S&D, PL) will brief journalists on Parliament’s call for a consent-based definition of rape in EU law.

The Committees on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality and on Employment and Social Affairs adopted recommendations on Tuesday to address gender inequalities in formal and informal care.