Source: European Parliament
On 19 May 2025, the Committees on Employment and Social Affairs and on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality will jointly organise an Exchange of Views with Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness on “Advancing Towards a Care Society: Addressing the Gender Care Gap”.
The European Care Strategy emphasizes the implementation of principles from the European Pillar of Social Rights, focusing on gender equality, work-life balance including flexible working, childcare, and support for children and long-term care. Building on the strategy, more attention is needed to discuss how to best support women and men in achieving the best care and work-life balance for carers, taking into account long-term care and both formal and informal workforce. This exchange aims to facilitate a deeper discussion on the gender care gap. It will also serve as a preparatory step for the EMPL-FEMM own-initiative report on this topic.