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The EU Council adopts the Women on Boards Directive
On 17 October, the EU Council adopted the Women on Boards Directive, prompting listed companies to have at least 40% of board non-executive director positions or 33% of board executive and non-executive director positions held by the underrepresented sex. After 10 years of political and legislative blockade, this is a historic moment for women and girls, women leadership, women’s representation and their fundamental rights in the European Union. This significant step toward a Union of (...) Read more