The Future of Gender Equality in the EU

Gender equality is a core value of the European Union (EU), a fundamental right enshrined in the EU Treaties and a key principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). A central policy instrument in this area is the Gender Equality Strategy (GES). Formulated as a five-year plan, it frames the European Commission’s work on gender equality and sets out policy objectives and key actions.&nbsp;<br><br>This Report aims to demonstrate the nature of the progress the EU has made towards gender equality in recent years, identify areas where further improvement is required and propose the most effective strategies for achieving genuine and lasting progress. Its analysis focuses on two areas: policy and regulatory changes; and labour market trends in the key aspects of gender inequality. The objective is to provide a comprehensive knowledge base on genderrelated developments by synthesising key policy changes and providing rich empirical evidence to highlight the significant risks and concerns.<br><br>The Report’s overview of labour market trends provides nuance to the headline indicators cited in EU policy documents, revealing what underlies some of the observed changes and enabling a better understanding of the nature of the gender gaps, and identifies more effective ways of capturing inequalities between men and women. The evidence is then used to evaluate and engage critically with future EU-level policy priorities for achieving gender equality.