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Euroviews. Why aren’t there more women in the EU's offshore renewables sector?

Improving gender balance in the EU's fastest expanding maritime industry is crucial to ensure that the fundamental human right of gender equality is upheld in Europe's fight against life-threatening climate change, Helena Rodrigues and Larissa Milo-Dale write.

18 September 2023

Culture news

Rencontres d'Arles: Must-sees of Europe’s celebrated photography event

The highlights from one of Europe's most significant festivals dedicated to photography and visual arts, taking place in the south of France until 24 September.

Europe News

This EU country is now the only one without a single female minister

Hungary this week became the only country in the European Union without a female minister as Judit Varga officially stepped down on Monday evening.

World News

Gender inequality in sport: The challenges facing female athletes

Despite the progress made in women's sport, major challenges remain, particularly regarding equal pay, visibility and training conditions.

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BAFTA unveils non-binary directing category: Progress or mistake?

Some new changes for the upcoming 2024 film awards feel like progress but reveal a doomed approach to instigating meaningful change.

World News

Femicide: Is Luxembourg failing its women?

Luxembourg has made huge progress in recent years to improve gender equality and tackle domestic violence. But when it comes to women being murdered by men some have raised concerns.

Europe

Finland's Forest Administration embraces gender-neutral language

The updated term seeks to emphasise the inclusive ethos that lies at the heart of Finland's efforts to promote equality in all areas of life.

Travel News

Both men and women can swim topless in this part of Spain

The Catalan government has reminded public swimming pools that they can’t ban women from going topless.

Culture news

Vona/She: A videogame to save Kharkiv’s unique Gender Museum

Closed down by the current infighting in Ukraine, a group of artists and human rights activists are determined to keep the one and only Gender Museum of Eastern Europe alive in the virtual world.

Culture news

Who is Marinette Pichon, the footballer at the centre of a new biopic?

Record-breaking French footballer Marinette Pichon is nothing short of a sports legend. Her incredible life is also now the subject of a biopic, which premiered yesterday at the Tribeca Film Festival in the US.

Spain

Spanish minister to pay €18,000 damages for "outrageous" allegations

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Rafael Marcos after "outrageous" allegations were levelled against him in public without any legal basis.

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Euroviews. With time, women are becoming leaders in science and engineering

We are fortunate in our industry to see so many pioneering women who have broken down barriers and opened up opportunities that once previously didn’t exist, Lara Duro writes.

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Are men doing enough chores? In Spain, there's an app for that

A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, says women in Spain spend more than twice as many hours as men doing household chores.

Work

What is the 'glass cliff' and does it threaten Twitter's new CEO?

The theory goes that women and minorities are more likely to be hired for top jobs in times of crisis, which sets them up for failure.

World News

Where in Europe is it best to be a working mother?

The gender gap in the workplace widens when women become mothers. Sociologist Marta Domínguez Folgueras explains what's needed to buck the trend - and who is doing most to improve the situation.

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Euroviews. Gender gaps have narrowed. It isn’t over until equal pay is the norm

Simply rewarding men for being more confident in the workplace is inexcusable, Ritu Mohanka writes.

Europe News

MEPs approve rules to force companies to publish gender pay gap

The EU gender pay gap stood at 13% in 2021.

Culture news

Women's History Month: Leading Ladies Africa boost women in business

Euronews Culture talks to speaks with the founder of non-profit organisation Leading Ladies Africa, which aims at providing the skills necessary for African women to succeed in their careers and promotes gender inclusion.

Europe

'Reflexes die hard’ as women underrepresented in diplomacy: ambassador

France's ambassador to NATO told Euronews that the higher the level of defence and security meetings, the fewer women are present, something she says should change.

Spain

Spanish government proposes new gender quota law

The Spanish Government has proposed a law to mandate gender quotas in elected government bodies and on the boards of large companies.