Written question – Expediting gender equality in Romania through improving its score on the Gender Equality Index – E-002179/2025

Question for written answer  E-002179/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Gabriela Firea (S&D)

The Gender Equality Index is measured on a scale of 1 to 100 at European Union level. It assesses gender gaps, over a given period of time, in areas such as knowledge, work, money, time, power, health and violence.

Sadly, Romania ranks last in the EU in terms of gender equality, with an index of 57.5 according to the EIGE’s 2024 report. The gender gaps in Romania are most pronounced in the areas of power (32.8 points), violence (36.5 points) and knowledge (55.4 points), out of a total of 100 points.

In this context:

• 1.What concrete measures does the Commission intend to take to support Romania in improving gender equality?
• 2.Which specific funds or programmes can be used by Member States with a low index to expedite gender equality solutions?

Submitted: 30.5.2025