[Brussels, 17 September 2024]
This morning, President Ursula von der Leyen announced the composition of the new College of Commissioners, and what should have been a step forward for Europe has instead become a glaring disappointment. While progress was hoped for, what we received is an outdated approach to leadership that overlooks crucial values, most importantly equality and fair representation.
One of the most striking issues with the new line-up is the complete absence of a dedicated (...) Read more

[Brussels, 10 June 2024] The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) calls on newly elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to champion women’s rights and uphold the European project for peace, democracy, inclusion, equality, and solidarity.
The EWL is relieved that democracy has prevailed and the EPP-SD-RE governing coalition secured a majority in the European Parliament(EP) with over 400 seats expected. This constitutes an encouraging basis to continue working on advancing women’s rights. (...) Read more