Gender equality in the European Union. From strategic engagement to achievements
Gender equality in the European Union. From strategic engagement to achievements

Summary/Abstract: Gender equality has always been regarded as one of the main objectives of the European Union, enshrined as a fundamental principle in the Treaties (Articles 2 and 3 (3) TEU, Article 8 TFEU). Equal pay for men and women is included in art. 157 TFEU and transposed into a laborious European legislation. The first part of this paper will focus on presenting how, over time, legislation and changes to the Treaties have contributed to strengthening this principle and its implementation throughout the European Union. The second part of the article consists of an analysis of the achievements of the Member States in the matter of gender equality, based on statistical data regarding the pay gap between women and men, education, employment, or equality in decision-making positions. The conclusions of our research reveal the fact that, although the factors responsible for inequality between women and men are multiple, being conditioned by economic, social, cultural and historical factors, including the policies of the Member States, the progress of the European Union is remarkable, representing a positive model in this matter.

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