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Women in European Politics: Time for Action

Categories: Elections/Campaigns, European Union, Labor/Employment, Women

http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/publications/booklets/equality/pdf/ke8109543_en.pdf

Argues that there has been a persistent under-representation of women in politics across Europe. Covers the gender balance in politics at all levels and examines the current situation of women as elected representatives, the extent to which they are selected as candidates for election, and some of the reasons behind the limited progress to date. Also presents a brief analysis of the gender equality situation in other European areas such as business and public administration. From the European Commission.

 
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