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The global gender gap overall has narrowed to 68.8%, the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report said.

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Being transparent about pay could save EU women €700 per year

A woman working in an SME in the EU could gain between €465 and €700 annually thanks to the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive. However, some business groups have expressed concerns over reporting obligations.

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EU Commission stops short on solutions to progress on women´s rights

The EU Commission has just unveiled its long-term political vision to maintain its commitment to gender equality, but some argue it lacks detailed solutions to long-standing challenges.

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World 'more gender equal than ever', but progress is fragile, UN warns

Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by UN Women.

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How much do women earn compared to men across Europe?

Despite progress, women in the EU still earn 12% less than men. Euronews Business analyses the gender pay gap across Europe to mark International Women’s Day.

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EU should revise sanctions to ease aid in Syria - Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch urged the EU to review its sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder humanitarian efforts and worsen economic hardship for Syrians.

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Women's parity vital to EU competitiveness drive, says agency director

The gender employment gap costs the EU €370 billion a year. “If the EU truly wants to become more competitive, gender equality should play a crucial role,” the director of the European Institute for Gender Equality told Euronews.

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Gender pay gap: Only one country in Europe pays women more than men

The gender pay gap is much more than equal pay for equal work. Women in Europe face major inequalities in access to work, progression, and rewards.

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How could the EU’s €140bn budget better help women’s rights?

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Fewer women in finance are top earners as UK gender pay gap widens

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Where is the best country in Europe for women to work?

Ample female business leaders, a slight gender pay gap and fair maternity policies makes Norway the best country in Europe for female workers, according to a new analysis.

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The confidence gap: Why most women have never asked for a pay rise

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