Despite ongoing efforts and interventions to promote balanced representation of women and men in political decision-making within the EU, and some progress over time, the overall situation remains one of imbalance, with key positions largely occupied by men.
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) regularly monitors gender balance in political decision-making in the EU and its 27 Member States. This brief presents EIGE’s data on the representation of women and men in key political decision-making positions at the EU and national levels.