A comparative analysis of gender equality law in Europe 2020

This report provides a general overview of the ways in which EU gender equality law has been implemented in the domestic laws of the 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (the EEA countries), the United Kingdom and five candidate countries (Albania, Mon...

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Main Authors: Timmer, Alexandra, Burri, Susanne Denise, Böök, Birte, Senden, Linda
Other Authors: Rechten van de mens, RENFORCE / Regulering en handhaving, Sub SBR overig, Parel Familie en recht / UCERF, Europees recht
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: European Commission 2021
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Online Access:https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/416981
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Summary:This report provides a general overview of the ways in which EU gender equality law has been implemented in the domestic laws of the 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (the EEA countries), the United Kingdom and five candidate countries (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey). The analysis is based on the country reports written by the gender equality law experts of the European equality law network (EELN). At the same time, the report explains the most important elements of the EU gender equality acquis. The term ‘EU gender equality acquis’ refers to all the relevant EU Treaty and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights provisions, legislation and case law of the CJEU in relation to gender equality.