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Gender Equality in Goods and Services: Implementation Report

Summary

This report evaluates how EU rules ensure men and women are treated equally when accessing goods and services, identifying gaps in insurance, transport, and the digital economy.
10 14.03.2017
Other
civil law
insurance
transport
human rights
social policy
equal treatment
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • All EU Member States have officially adopted the directive into their national laws, though practical implementation varies significantly between countries.
  • Following a major court ruling, insurance providers are required to use unisex premiums and benefits instead of gender-based pricing.
  • There is a critical need to strengthen protections for women regarding pregnancy and maternity rights within the financial and service sectors.
  • Harassment, including sexual harassment, remains a widespread issue in public transport and requires better preventive measures.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the application of Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services Equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services
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