Equality in Action. EU Pushes Forward with New Gender Reforms
The European Union is witnessing a historic shift in leadership: three of the four top positions in EU institutions – the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs – are now held by women. This unprecedented development underscores the EU’s growing role as a global leader in gender equality. In a time when some countries are retreating from equality commitments, the EU has a unique opportunity to set a global example in promoting women’s rights, particularly in access to the labor market.
“Right now, we are working on directives regarding women in corporate boards and the gender pay gap. The pay gap affects women who earn less for equal work. These changes give the EU a real chance to stay a leader in equality,” Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Undersecretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, said.
She emphasized that this is not about ideology, but about practical solutions that secure equal rights for women and men alike. Promoting equality will not only improve the status of women but also support a stronger economy and fairer society – one that reflects the values the EU strives to uphold.
