Post by Daphnée Leportois on 50/50 Campaign event in Brussels on 13 March: “Où sont les femmes en politique ?”

Daphnée Leportois has made the following post on the 50/50 Campaign event that took place on 13 March in Brussels, Belgium: “ Conférence – “Elections européennes et régionales : où sont les femmes ?” Vendredi 13 mars a eu lieu au Résidence Palace une conférence suivie d’un débat sur le thème de la parité en politique. Organisée [...]

Article on the 2009 elections: “Poll backs more women in politics but not quotas: Tell us your views”

An article published today 11 March 2009 at the European Parliament’s news headlines discusses a “Europe-wide poll that shows over two thirds of those asked believe politics is male dominated. However, only one in ten thought quotas a good idea.” To read the whole article click here and for more information on how to participate [...]

European Commission’s Debate Forum on Women and Politics running between 5 March until 25 March

On the occasion of the International Women’s day 2009 and linked to the incoming European elections, Vice-President of the European Commission Margot Wallström has launched a debate about “Women and Politics” on the Commission’s web forum “Debate Europe”. This debate will run from 5 March until 25 March. Joining the forum will permit you to [...]

Eurobarometer on women and EP elections: politics still a male dominated world

“Most women want the next European Parliament to guarantee equal pay for equal work, promote day care facilities for children, include child-minding years as pensionable years and combat violence towards women, according to a Eurobarometer Flash survey presented in the EP on Wednesday on opinions and expectations of European elections. The poll shows significant variations [...]