Politics and Analysis

If you picture a woman when asked to think of a nurse or a man when asked to think about an IT developer, then you are not alone. Unfortunately, these preconceptions are far from unfounded. Not only is there significant gender segregation in the EU labour market, but it is also a vicious cycle – our preconceptions are one of the drivers behind the segregation.

On Wednesday 25 January 2023, the European Commission presented an initiative consisting of two new proposals to strengthen social dialogue in the EU. The package consists of two parts, a Communication focused on strengthening social dialogue at EU level, and a Council Recommendation aimed at strengthening social dialogue at national level.