Gender balance on company boards
At a Glance
30-11-2015
In line with the Commission's increased emphasis on improving gender equality in leadership positions, and after unsuccessful calls for voluntary measures, in 2012 the Commission proposed a directive aimed at increasing female presence on company boards. Despite support from the European Parliament and efforts by several Council presidencies, this proposal has not yet been adopted. On 7 December, the Council is due again to discuss the topic.
At a Glance
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- board of directors
- BUSINESS AND COMPETITION
- business organisation
- drafting of EU law
- EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- equal treatment
- EUROPEAN UNION
- European Union law
- female worker
- gender equality
- labour market
- LAW
- personnel administration
- personnel management and staff remuneration
- rights and freedoms