Ireland and other EU states did not nominate women for the European Commission, disregarding the EU Chief's request for equal candidate ratios.
Ireland and several other EU member states have not nominated women for the European Commission, despite EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen's request for equal male-female candidate ratios. The lack of gender balance is criticized for potentially making portfolios less influential and negatively affecting Ireland's EU standing. The European Women's Lobby calls this situation an old boys' club mentality and questions the political will of member states, as they prioritize their preference for commissioners over von der Leyen's push for gender parity.
August 28, 2024
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