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"In 2009, the proportion of women in the governing bodies of the top listed companies was 10.9%. Only 3% of CEOs in those same companies are women. In view of these extremely low figures, which are not changing much, I think that, once we have an overview of female representation within companies in the European Union, and if voluntary measures prove insufficient, the Commission needs to propose legislation by 2012. Indeed, although some States have adopted interesting measures, the Union as a whole needs constructive regulatory input. European legislation could set a 30% quota for female representation in decision-making bodies by 2015 and 40% by 2020. The merit of the Parliamentary motion for a resolution, which I support, is that these measures would be accompanied by measures designed to achieve a better balance between work and family life, to tackle the gender pay gap and to encourage more flexible working hours. European initiatives will allow us to promote gender parity and equal opportunities, but will also foster economic growth and competitiveness by building on everyone’s talents and skills, irrespective of gender."@en1
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