![]() The European Union does have all sorts of policies in support of families, which is fine I support that. Only one person – not with children, just one person – and they are in relative terms and in absolute terms placed at a disadvantage a huge disadvantage, compared to others when it comes to taxation, social security, housing, pensions, insurance and what have you. Thirty per cent of all households, Europe-wide, are single-person households. You propose another consultation, Commissioner, whereas after decades of stagnation and after a year of trying with voluntary measures, I would say that the time to act is here it is no longer a time for words.Īnother issue that to my surprise turned out to be slightly controversial and something that I would like to put on the political agenda is that of single-person households, not to be confused with single-parent households – single-person households. I have to say to the Commissioner that I am slightly disappointed at the follow-up. The Commission promised us concrete measures last year and last week the report, as I said, exposed the complete lack of progress. If we see the report last week from the Commission demonstrating that only 13 % of board members are female and only 3 % are actually leading listed companies, that is pathetic. The trouble is that, so far, voluntary measures have achieved next to nothing, and we need to do something because doing nothing is not an option. I do not think I need to say much more about quotas, but I do not think there is anybody who is really in favour of quotas. I would like to start with a quote by an American feminist who said, decades ago already: true equality will only have been achieved if we have as many incompetent women in positions of power as incompetent men. I will start with the first one: the one on quotas or binding targets for more women on the executive boards of listed companies. − Madam President, my report, which is an own-initiative report, addresses a number of issues, some of which are controversial, sometimes surprisingly controversial. Today, however, the honour and pleasure are double, because I am proud – as we all are – of my gender and because, even though we still have a long way to go, we have the satisfaction of knowing that the European Parliament is doing its very best and leading the way in the right direction. May I take this opportunity to say that it is a great honour for me to preside over the work of and debates in this Chamber. – the report by Sirpa Pietikäinen ( A7-0029/2012), on behalf of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, on women in political decision-making – quality and equality ( 2011/2295(INI)) – the report by Sophia in 't Veld ( A7-0041/2012), on behalf of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, on equality between women and men in the European Union – 2011 ( 2011/2244(INI)) Equality between women and men in the European Union - 2011 - Women in political decision-making (debate) "I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability.17. Not simply in dealing with my marriage, but in dealing with my colleagues.” On how she would like to be remembered “Every now and then it helps to be a little deaf.That advice has stood me in good stead. ![]() I had a life partner who thought my work was as important as his, and I think that made all the difference for me." "If you have a caring life partner, you help the other person when that person needs it. “I remember envying the boys long before I even knew the word feminism, because I liked shop better than cooking or sewing.” And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent." “Feminism notion that we should each be free to develop our own talents and not be held back by manmade barriers.” “People ask me sometimes… ‘When will there be enough women on the court?’ And my answer is: ‘When there are nine.’” “Women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.” It shouldn't be that women are the exception." "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. “I don’t say women’s rights-I say the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women.” All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” These just zap energy and waste time." On the fight for equality "Don't be distracted by emotions like anger, envy, resentment. ![]() “So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune.” "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play ![]()
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