Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Ordinary meeting HEARING

10 November 2026

EMPL European Parliament

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00:04 - 00:53
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Okay.  So dear colleagues, the next item on our agenda is the public hearing on the impacts of the EU's Work-Life Balance Directive.  It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this important event held as a part of the European Parliament's 2026 Gender Equality Week.  Warm welcome in particular to our guest speakers.  This public hearing is a testament to our collective commitment to promoting gender equality and ensuring that policies effectively support the well-being of all citizens. 

Before we start, I invite you to listen to a welcoming message from the President of the European Parliament at the occasion of the Gender Equality Week 2026. 
00:53 - 02:12
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Europe moves forward when people decide to step up and take the lead.  As President, I see this in action every day.  I have met incredible women leaders throughout our society and across our continent who are blazing trails, building success stories, and changing our societies.  But these brave women are still too often held back by pressures that male leaders rarely face, from pay disparities and invisible labor, to outdated stereotypes, and online abuse.  In this House, we are taking steps to smash these glass ceilings and make the path to leadership more accessible, including making space on corporate boards and closing employment, pay, and pension gaps. 

This Parliament can also be proud of our electoral reform on proxy voting rights so that no member is forced to choose between her democratic responsibilities and starting a family.  We will maintain the pressure for ratification by all Member States and national parliaments so that no woman is left behind.  But opening doors at the top is only part of the task.  We need to do more to help women succeed from day one.  Leadership is cultivated throughout childhood, education, and careers. 

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