Sixth meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and the Economy

The fifth meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and the Economy, held in Brussels last April 26th, was about the quota-instrument as a key for enhancing a greater participation of women both in politics and in the economy. Chair of this fifth meeting has been Mrs. Belinda Pyke, Director of the European Commission’s DG for Employment, Social Policy and Equal Opportunities, and Daniela Bankier, head of the Unit “Equality between Women and Men” of the Directorate General.

The fifth meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and the Economy, held in Brussels last April 26th, was about the quota-instrument as a key for enhancing a greater participation of women both in politics and in the economy. Chair of this fifth meeting has been Mrs. Belinda Pyke, Director of the European Commission’s DG for Employment, Social Policy and Equal Opportunities, and Daniela Bankier, head of the Unit “Equality between Women and Men” of the Directorate General.

During the thematic discussion on the quota-instrument Mrs. Eva-Britt Svensson, President of the European Parliament Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee, highlighted the views of the EP and its contribution to gender balance in decision-making and Mrs. Irene Natividad, President of the Global Summit of Women and Chair of Corporate Women Directors International, spoke about the quota-strategy from a world global perspective.

After the thematic discussion the Network members presented the status of the quota legislation and the effective situation in their respective countries. Mrs. De Felipe, AFAEMME`s President, offered an overview of the quota-instrument in politics and in the economy in Spain.

The meeting-lunch was chaired by the European Commission’s Vice-President, Mrs. Viviane Reding, who supported the Network’s aims and encouraged to continue working on women’s positioning.

News Date

April 26, 2010