This thematic report is a study on the promotion of gender-balanced political decision-making in the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the UK. The report aims to: (1) map and bring to light the current legal (hard and soft law) and policy frameworks on the p
gender-balance, dedision-maker, policy, best practices
Context
This EU-wide thematic report maps and analyses legal (hard and soft law) and policy frameworks on gender-balanced political decision-making across the 27 EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the UK. It aims to identify obstacles to gender balance in political life and highlight national promising practices, informing possible EU-level action.
Objectives
The report aims to (1) map current legal and policy frameworks on gender balance in political decision-making, (2) identify obstacles to progress in the countries covered, (3) identify national promising/best practices, and (4) propose possible ways forward for European Union and Commission action.