Author:

Sandra Ceciarini

Publisher:

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

Description:

In short, this study provides a global overview of the situation concerning the participation and representation of women in politics in Europe from the firm standpoint that gender equality in decision-making is a right, but also a highly political issue, essential to the positive advancement of our democracies. Good governance can only arise from just and healthy decisions taken by women and men together for the good of society as a whole.

While some progress has been made over the last ten years, women are still under-represented and the situation in local and regional government is of particular concern. In Europe today, only 15.4% of mayors are women.

The average proportion of women in local councils remains stuck below 30% (28.9%) and is only slightly higher in regional assemblies (30.9%). At this rate, how many years will it take before a 50–50 gender balance is reached among women and men in politics?

Language:

English

Page count:

108

Source:

ccre.org/img/uploads/piecesjointe/filename/CEMR_Study_Women_in_politics_EN.pdf

Copyright:

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)