Economic and financial affairs
Gender equality in economic and financial affairs is not just a matter of fairness. It is necessary to ensure Europe’s economic growth and the well-being of its citizens. To ensure that market policies benefit women and men equally, the European institutions have introduced a range of measures to assess, monitor and enhance their impact on gender equality.
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