Działania instytucji UE na rzecz zwiększenia udziału kobiet w podejmowaniu decyzji politycznych

Abstract

In terms of EU law, the principle of gender equality was originally of purely economic character. It took its aim at achieving the EU objectives of social cohesion, the economic and employment growth. Over the years, the principle of gender equality earned a new face. The EU has made significant progress in achieving gender equality through legislation in the field of equality between women and men, taking into account the policy issues in the mainstream of political and social life. It has also taken specific measures for the advancement of women, action programs and social dialog. Changes have also occurred at the Member State level. Some countries have introduced electoral quotas into their electoral law. Also, political parties emerged to meet the changing trends in the perception of the role of women.