[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 While progress was hoped for, what we received is an outdated approach to leadership that overlooks crucial values, most importantly equality and fair representation.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, 27 August 2024]
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL), the largest umbrella organisation of women’s associations across Europe, wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to extend our warmest support to her commitment to women’s rights and gender equality.
We have closely followed President von der Leyen’s leadership in promoting a balanced representation of women and men in decision-making bodies, particularly within the European Commission. In our Open letter sent (...) Read more