state of the union Europe's week: A year of the COVID pandemic and women's day These have been the key talking points in Brussels this week. 12/03/2021
Belgium Belgium pledges €200,000 to make period products more accessible The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows on from the landmark decision in Scotland last month to make period products free for all. 31/12/2020
France Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior roles "This fine is obviously absurd. What's more, it is unfair, irresponsible and dangerous," Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said. 15/12/2020
Europe News Nurses pick up European prize for efforts during COVID-19 pandemic "They have been beyond heroic and selfless and committed to delivering healthcare to every citizen across Europe who needed their help,” said Elizabeth Adams, President of the European Federation of Nurses Associations. 04/12/2020
Unreported Europe Will women ever win the race to equality in sport? Women in sport share their experiences of gender inequality - in this episode of Unreported Europe on Euronews. 20/11/2020
state of the union Europe's week: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and rule of law dispute A look back at the key issues taking centre stage in Brussels this week. 09/10/2020
Spain Spanish government wants to repeal parental consent rule for abortions It would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to terminate a pregnancy without getting consent from their parents. 08/10/2020
Europe News PIP breast implants: Only French victims can claim damages, rules ECJ PIP sold an estimated one million faulty breast implants in 65 countries around the world. 11/06/2020
state of the union Europe's week: Rescue plans, MEPs on the frontlines & robo-helpers A look back at the key stories coming out of Brussels this week. 10/04/2020
Europe News Coronavirus: Women on frontline need to be included in response The UN and gender equality organisations are calling on governments to consider female-specific issues when it comes to their short and medium-term coronavirus responses. 08/04/2020
United Kingdom Scotland set to be first country in world to make period products free The new legislation would put a legal obligation on the government to provide free sanitary products to "everyone in Scotland who needs to use period product" 25/02/2020
Europe News Tens of thousands still at risk from FGM as EU calls for action MEPs voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling for an end to female genital mutilation and to provide care to survivors. 12/02/2020
Europe News Women from Central Eastern Europe steal the spotlight at the 2019 Women in Europe awards At the 4th annual Women in Europe awards, four women were recognized for their work in raising awareness for women's issues. 05/12/2019
Europe News The Brief: The future Commission sets to criminalize gender-based violence For the first time in Commission history, there will be a European Equality Commissioner, Helena Dalli, whose goal is develop EU-wide legislation that protects the victims and punishes the offenders of gender-based violence. 25/11/2019
Europe News The Brief: CAP controversy The European Commission had to defend itself and its CAP policies from criticism after the New York Times gave details about how oligarchs in Central Europe use EU funds for their circles. 04/11/2019
France French #MeToo founder to pay damages for defamation A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party. 26/09/2019
Europe News The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress in the EU Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels. 04/07/2019
Europe News The Brief: The long road to gender parity in EU institutions The amount of women elected to the incoming European Parliament will increase overall female representation from 36% to 39%, but many want to see gender parity in the institutions' top positions. 12/06/2019
The Cube Viral photo puts Sudan's women protesters in spotlight Viral photo puts Sudan's women protesters in spotlight 10/04/2019
Europe News "Women create a more inclusive society" Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship 15/10/2018
Europe News 'Numerous barriers' in accessing EU infertility services A new EU report claims there are “numerous barriers” in accessing infertility services across the European Union. 28/03/2017
