Strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019

2015

• Strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019(548 kB)

Strategy for equality between women and men 

2015

• Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the Strategy for equality between women and men (2010-2015)(559 kB)
• ENEGE Report: Visions for gender equality(2 MB)
• Special Eurobarometer 428 Gender equality - Report (10 MB) - Summary - Factsheet(2 MB)

2013

• Mid-term review of the Strategy for equality between women and men (2010-2015)(640 kB)

2011

• Gender equality in the European Union (brochure)(2 MB)

2010

• Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015
• Annex to the Strategy: Actions to implement the Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015
• Background document accompanying the Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015
• Eurobarometer 326 EB 72.2 Gender equality in the EU - report  [8 MB] - summary  [1 MB]
• Opinion on the future of gender equality policy after 2010

2009

• Roadmap for equality between women and men: 2009-2010 work program (92 kB) - annexe(208 kB)

2008

• Mid-term progress report on the roadmap for equality between women and men (2006-2010)

2006

• A roadmap for equality between women and men (2006-2010)
• Programme de travail : réalisations 2007 et prévisions 2008 (COM(2006) 92 final)
• Programme de travail : réalisations 2006 et prévisions 2007 (COM(2006) 92 final)
• Gender Equality: a step ahead - A Roadmap for the future. Report from the conference organised by the European Commission on 4 and 5 May 2006

Annual Reports on Equality between Women and Men

• 2017 Report on equality between women and men in the EU(1263 kB)
• Factsheet 2015: Gender Equality report(491 kB)
• Report on equality between women and men - 2015(3 MB)
• Report on equality between women and men - 2014(2 MB)
• Factsheet 2014: Boosting equality between women and men in the EU - key actions and figures(741 kB)
• Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men in 2013(3 MB)
• Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men in 2012(2 MB)
• Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men in 2011(403 kB)
• Report on Progress on Equality between Women and Men in 2010(3 MB)
• Report on equality between women and men 2010
• Report on equality between women and men 2009
• Report on equality between women and men 2008
• Report on equality between women and men 2007
• Report on equality between women and men 2006

PROGRESS programme: reports

• PROGRESS reports

Equal economic independence

2017

• Violence Against Women and Economic Independence(761 kB)
• Wealth and Gender in Europe(1255 kB)

2016

• Gender Gaps in Subjective Wellbeing(619 kB)

2015

• Men, women and pensions(689 kB)
• Secondary earners and fiscal policies in Europe(614 kB)
• A new method to understand occupational gender segregation in European labour markets(16 MB)

2014

• Gender equality in the workforce: Reconciling work, private and family life in Europe(588 kB)
  Annex I: Use of childcare in the EU Member States and progress towards the Barcelona targets(600 kB)
  Annex II: Parents at work: Men and women participating in the labour force(530 kB)
  Annex III: Single parents and employment in Europe(463 kB)
  Annex IV: Gender inequalities in the school-to-work transition in Europe(854 kB)
  Annex V: Emerging trends in earnings structures of couples in Europe(426 kB)
  Annex VI: Family-related working schedule flexibility across Europe(509 kB)

2013

• Childcare services for school age children - a comparative review of 33 countries(2 MB)
• Starting Fragile: gender difference in the youth labour market -  Report(2 MB)  -  Policy Brief(499 kB)
• Barcelona Objectives: the development of childcare facilities for young children in Europe (3 MB)
• The gender gap in pensions in the EU(3 MB)
• The role of men in gender equality – European strategies and insights(4 MB)
• The impact of the economic crisis on the situation of women and men and on gender equality policies(4 MB)

2011

• The socio-economic impact of pension systems on the respective situations of women and men and the effects of recent trends in pension reforms(3 MB)
• Long-Term Care for the elderly - Provisions and providers in 33 European countries(2 MB)
• Opinion on the gender dimension of active ageing and solidarity between generations
• Opinion on the gender dimension of integration of migrants

2010

• Active ageing and gender equality policies. The employment and social inclusion of women and men of late working and early retirement age(3 MB)
• Men and Gender Equality - tackling gender segregated family roles and social care jobs (analysis note)
• Gender Equality, Employment Policies and the Crisis in EU Member States
• Opinion on "Breaking gender stereotypes in the media"
• Opinion on flexible and part-time working arrangements and the gender dimension of the labour market

2009

• The provision of childcare services - A comparative review of 30 European countries
• Fiscal systems and female employment in Europe
• Gender mainstreaming active inclusion policies
• Flexible working time arrangements and gender equality - A comparative review of 30 European countries
• Gender segregation in the labour market: root causes, implications and policy responses in the EU
• Report on sex segregated services(2 MB)
• The Socio-Economic Impact of Pension Systems on Women
• Opinion on the gender perspective on the response to the economic and financial crisis

2008

• Study on the costs and benefits of options to improve provisions for the reconciliation of work,private and family life(2 MB)  - appendix(3 MB)
• Ethnic minority and Roma women in Europe - A case for gender equality?
• Opinion on the revision of Directive 86/613/EEC
• Opinion on the future of the EU budget
• Opinion on new forms of leave (paternity leave, adoption leave and filial leave)
• Legal approaches to some aspects of the reconciliation of work, private and family life in thirty European countries (815 kB)

2007

• Opinion on the gender dimension of the inclusion of ethnic minorities
• Opinion on the revision of the Integrated Guidelines for Growth and Jobs

2006

• Reconciliation of professional and private life: exchange of good practices
• Holding a job - Having a life: EQUAL events outcome
• Gender inequalities in the risks of poverty and social exclusion for disadvantaged groups in thirty European countries
• Reconciliation of work and private life - A comparative review of thirty countries
• Opinion of the advisory committee on men in gender equality
• Opinion on gender dimension in the next programming period of the structural funds 2007-2013
• Opinion on "The role of civil society in implementing European legislation on equal treatment for women and men in the area of equality at work"

2005

• "Making work pay" debates from a gender perspective - A comparative review of some recent policy reforms in thirty European countries

Gender balance in decision-making positions

• Factsheet July 2016. Gender balance on corporate boards - Europe is cracking the glass ceiling (474 kB)
• Women and men in leadership positions in the European Union 2013 (2 MB)
• Positive action for women: legal experts report (2012) (3 MB)
• Working Paper: How to engage senior men to promote women to senior decision-making positions in their organizations (2012) (952 kB)
• Women in economic decision-making in the EU: Progress report (2012) (394 kB)
• The Gender Balance in Business Leadership Staff Working Document (2011) (84 kB)
• Eurobarometer Survey
  Summary
  National Factsheets
• More women in senior positions - key to economic stability and growth (2010)
• Women in European politics - time for action (2009)
• Women and men in decision-making 2007 - Analysis of the situation and trends (2008)
• Decision-making: exchange of good practices (2007)
• Opinion on EU Network of Women in Economic and Political Decision-Making Positions (2007)

Ending gender-based violence

• Factsheet - Istanbul Convention: Combatting violence against women(478 kB)
• Factsheet 2016: European Commission actions to combat Violence Against Women(456 kB)
• Female Genital Mutilation in Europe: An analysis of court cases(375 kB)
• Attitudes towards violence against women in the EU (2015)(2 MB)
• Roadmap on a possible EU Accession to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) (2015)
• Factsheet 2015: European Commission actions to combat Violence Against Women(127 kB)
• Opinion on data collection on violence against women (2014)
• Opinion on an EU initiative on female genital mutilation (2013)
• Opinion on a possible EU awareness raising campaign on violence against women and girls (2012)
• Harassment related to Sex and Sexual Harassment Law in 33 European Countries (2012)(3 MB)
• Violence against women and the role of gender equality, social inclusion and health strategies (2010)
• Access to healthcare and long-term care: equal for women and men? Final Synthesis Report (2010)
• Opinion on the EU strategy on violence against women and girls (2010)
• Feasibility study on standardizing national legislation on violence against women, violence against children and sexual orientation violence(12 MB)

Gender pay gap

Magnitude and impact factors of the gender pay gap in EU countries - report(2 MB)  - country fiches(312 kB)

2017

EU factsheet: gender pay gap in the European Union(190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Austria (194 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Belgium (190 kB)  

Gender pay gap factsheet - Bulgaria (199 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Cyprus (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Croatia (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Czech Republic (192 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Denmark (191 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Estonia (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Finland (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - France (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Germany (194 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Greece (198 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Hungary (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Ireland (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Italy (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Latvia (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Lithuania (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Luxembourg (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Malta (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Netherlands (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Poland (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Portugal (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Romania (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovakia (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovenia (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Spain (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - Sweden (190 kB) 

Gender pay gap factsheet - United Kingdom (190 kB)

2016

EU factsheet: gender pay gap in the European Union(190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Austria (194 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Belgium (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Bulgaria (199 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Cyprus (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Croatia (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Czech Republic (192 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Denmark (191 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Estonia (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Finland (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - France (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Germany (194 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Greece (198 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Hungary (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Ireland (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Italy (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Latvia (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Lithuania (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Luxembourg (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Malta (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Netherlands (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Poland (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Portugal (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Romania (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovakia (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovenia (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Spain (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Sweden (190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - United Kingdom (190 kB)

2015

EU factsheet: gender pay gap in the European Union(195 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Austria(192 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Belgium(179 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Bulgaria(197 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Cyprus(196 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Croatia(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Czech Republic(190 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Denmark(189 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Estonia(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Finland(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - France(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Germany(192 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Greece(196 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Hungary(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Ireland(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Italy(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Latvia(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Lithuania(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Luxembourg(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Malta(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Netherlands(179 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Poland(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Portugal(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Romania(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovakia(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Slovenia(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Spain(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - Sweden(188 kB)

Gender pay gap factsheet - United Kingdom(188 kB)

Gender pay gap infographic - European Equal Pay Day 2015(2 MB)

2014

• Tackling the gender pay gap in the European Union(636 kB)

2013

• Report on the application of Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (recast) 2013(88 kB)
  and its working document(353 kB)

2010

• The gender pay gap in the Member States of the European Union: quantitative and qualitative indicators - Belgian Presidency report 2010 [92 KB]
• The gender pay gap in the Member States of the European Union: quantitative and qualitative indicators - Summary of the Belgian Presidency report 2010 [205 KB]
• Study on non-legislative initiatives for companies to promote gender equality at the workplace - Synthesis Report
• Study on non-legislative initiatives for companies to promote gender equality at the workplace - Annex: Lists of analysed initiatives and companies
• Study on non-legislative initiatives for companies to promote gender equality at the workplace – Database on gender equality initiatives
• The Gender Pay Gap in Europe from a Legal Perspective(531 kB)
• Analysis note: The gender pay gap in the EU- what policy responses?
• The Gender Pay Gap in Europe from a Legal Perspective (including 33 country reports)(5 MB)

2009

• Opinion on equal pay for equal work or work of equal value in tackling the gender pay gap

2007

• Opinion on gender pay gap
• Equal Pay - Exchange of good practices

2006

• The gender pay gap - Origins and policy responses A comparative review of 30 European countries 

Your rights

Including publications by the Gender Equality Legal Experts Network and since 2015 by the European network of legal experts in gender equality and non-discrimination

2016

• Intersectional discrimination in EU gender equality and non-discrimination law(749 kB)
  It is increasingly recognised that discrimination can occur on the basis of more than one ground. The central problem identified by the notion of intersectional discrimination is how to render visible and properly remedy the wrongs of those who are multiply disadvantaged. In the course of this thematic report, author Sandra Fredman explores the challenges posed by intersectionality in relation to EU law. The report analyses the ways in which European states deal with multiple discrimination and intersectionality, drawing on responses by national experts from all the EU member States, as well as the candidate and EFTA countries. The report considers the potential within existing EU anti-discrimination law to incorporate an intersectional approach, whether intersectional experiences can be addressed within EU law and the extent to which existing jurisprudence from the Court of Justice might be understood as reflecting intersectionality. In the final chapter of the report, Fredman discusses how an intersectional approach to equality and non-discrimination can be adopted trough proactive measures and mainstreaming.
  Full report in English with executive summaries in German and French.

• Gender Equality Law in Europe - How are EU rules transposed into national law in 2015?(609 kB)
  This report provides a general overview of the transposition of EU gender equality law in Europe and in the candidate countries . It explains the most important elements of the EU gender equality acquis and its implementation at the national level. The term ‘EU gender equality acquis’ refers to all the relevant Treaty and Charter provisions, legislation and the case law of the CJEU in relation to gender equality.
• A comparative analysis of gender equality law in Europe (2015)(939 kB)
  This report provides a general overview of the ways in which EU gender equality law has been implemented in the domestic laws of European countries.The analysis is based on country reports to be found here.
• Legal implications of EU accession to the Istanbul Convention(845 kB)
  This report clarifies the legal preconditions and legal impact of the possible accession of the EU to the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). The first chapter of the report considers the evolution of human rights law concerning violence against women, the drafting and adoption of the Istanbul Convention, and the main features of the Convention. The second and third chapters of the report consider the Istanbul Convention in relation to EU law, and describe the positions of the 28 EU Member States concerning the Convention. The report is based on a comparative study of country reports submitted by the gender equality experts of the European network of legal experts in gender equality and non-discrimination.
  Full report in English with executive summaries in German and French.
• Measures to address the challenges of work-life balance in the EU Member States, Iceland (2015)(2 MB)
  Full report in English with executive summaries in German and French.

2015

• The Implementation of Parental Leave Directive 2010/18 in 33 European Countries (2014)(3 MB)
• The implementation of Directive 2010/41 on the application of the principle of equal treatment between men and women engaged in an activity in a self-employed capacity (2014)(4 MB)
• Gender Equality Law in 33 European Countries: How are EU rules transposed into national law in 2014?(4 MB)

2013

• Gender Equality Law in 33 European Countries: How are EU rules transposed into national law? update 2013(3 MB)
• Sex Discrimination in Relation to Part-Time and Fixed-Term Work - the application of EU and national law in practice in 33 European countries(4 MB)
• EU Gender Equality Law - update 2013(727 kB)

2012

• Harassment related to Sex and Sexual Harassment Law in 33 European Countries (2012)(3 MB)
• The Personal Scope of the EU Sex Equality Directives (2012)(3 MB) 
• Fighting Discrimination on the Grounds of Pregnancy, Maternity and Parenthood (The application of EU and national law in practice in 33 European countries)(4 MB)

2011

• Transposition of Recast Directive 2006/54/EC - update 2011(2 MB)
• Gender Equality Law in 33 European Countries - update 2011(2 MB)
• Study on sex discrimination in access to education(2 MB)
• Annex to the study on sex discrimination in access to education(3 MB)

2010 

• Eu rules on Gender Equality: How are they transposed into national law (update 2010)?(519 kB)
• EU Gender Equality Law-  update 2010(394 kB)
• Gender Equality Law in 33 European countries - update 2010 (2 MB)
• Old age pension publication(2 MB)
• Study on Equality Bodies (2010)
• Study on access to justice in gender equality and anti-discrimination law (3 MB)
• Corrigendum-study on access to justice in gender equality and anti-discrimination law(62 kB)

2009

• Sex Discrimination in the Access to and Supply of Goods and Services and the Transposition of Directive 2004/113/EC(2 MB)
• Multiple Discrimination in EU Law: Opportunities for legal responses to intersectional gender discrimination(2 MB)
• EU Rules on Gender Equality: How are they transposed into national law?(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law in 30 European countries (2009 update)(3 MB)
• The Concepts of Equality and Non-Discrimination in Europe: A practical approach
• Making Equality effective: the role of proactive measures
• Transposition of Recast Directive 2006/54/EC(679 kB) 

2008

• National gender equality bodies
• Gender equality law(252 kB)
• Gender Equality Law in 30 European Countries(2 MB)

2007

• Gender Equality Law in the European Union

2006

• Catalysts for change? Equality Bodies according to Directive 2000/43/EC

2005

• Report on positive action measures(466 kB)
• Report on putting rights into practice(823 kB)
• Report on Directive 76/207/EEC: Exclusions and exceptions(469 kB)
• Equality for women and men - European Community Acts

European Equality Law Review (from 2015)

2016

• European Equality Law Review 2016-2(2 MB)

• European Equality Law Review 2016-1
  
  (2 MB)

2015

• European Equality Law Review 2015-2(2 MB)

• European Equality Law Review 2015-1(2 MB)

Law reviews

2014

• Gender Equality law review 2014-2(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2014-1(2 MB)

2013

• Gender Equality law review 2013-1(3 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2013-2(2 MB)

2012

• Gender Equality law review 2012-1(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2012-2(2 MB)

2011

• Gender Equality law review 2011-1(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2011-2(2 MB)

2010

• Gender Equality law review 2010-1(897 kB)
• Gender Equality law review 2010-2(794 kB)

2009

• Gender Equality law review 2009-1(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2009-2(884 kB)   

2008

• Gender Equality law review 2008-1(2 MB)
• Gender Equality law review 2008-2(2 MB)  

2007

• Bulletin Legal Issues in Gender Equality 1(392 kB)
• Bulletin Legal Issues in Gender Equality 2(440 kB)
• Report on social security(885 kB)
• Report on pregnancy(860 kB)
• Report on equal pay(719 kB)
• Report on directive 2004-113(282 kB)

2006

• Bulletin Legal Issues in Gender Equality 1(382 kB)
• Bulletin Legal Issues in Gender Equality 2(411 kB)
• Collective bargaining final report(576 kB)

2005

Gender Equality law review (489 kB)

Network of legal experts: 2014 country reports on gender equality

These country reports provide each year a thorough analysis of the transposition and effective implementation of the gender equality directives as well as a description of measures going beyond the minimum requirements of these Directives.

Austria(2 MB)
Belgium(2 MB)
Bulgaria(994 kB)
Croatia(2 MB)
Cyprus(2 MB)
Czech Republic(942 kB)
Denmark(2 MB)
Estonia(2 MB)
Finland(943 kB)
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(2 MB)
France(918 kB)
Germany(2 MB)
Greece(2 MB)
Hungary(2 MB)
Iceland(948 kB)
Ireland(2 MB)
Italy(976 kB)
Latvia(2 MB)
Liechtenstein(970 kB)
Lithuania(2 MB)
Luxembourg(880 kB)
Malta(2 MB)
Montenegro(2 MB)
The Netherlands(2 MB)
Norway(2 MB)
Poland(2 MB)
Portugal(2 MB)
Republic of Serbia(2 MB)
Romania(2 MB)
Serbia(2 MB)
Slovakia(2 MB)
Slovenia(2 MB)
Spain(2 MB)
Sweden(2 MB)
Turkey(2 MB)
United Kingdom(2 MB)

Network of legal experts: 2015 country reports on gender equality

These country reports provide each year a thorough analysis of the transposition and effective implementation of the gender equality directives as well as a description of measures going beyond the minimum requirements of these Directives.

Austria (2 MB)
Belgium (2 MB)
Bulgaria (2 MB)
Croatia (2 MB)
Cyprus (2 MB)
Czech Republic(2 MB)
Denmark (2 MB)
Estonia (2 MB)
Finland (2 MB)
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
France (2 MB)
Germany (2 MB)
Greece
Hungary (2 MB)
Iceland (2 MB)
Ireland (2 MB)
Italy (2 MB)
Latvia (2 MB)
Liechtenstein (970 kB)
Lithuania (2 MB)
Luxembourg (2 MB)
Malta (2 MB)
Montenegro (2 MB)
The Netherlands (2 MB)
Norway (2 MB)
Poland (2 MB)
Portugal (2 MB)
Republic of Serbia
Romania (2 MB)
Serbia (2 MB)
Slovakia (2 MB)
Slovenia (2 MB)
Spain (2 MB)
Sweden (2 MB)
Turkey (2 MB)
United Kingdom(2 MB)