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"Today, we have finally tackled an issue that posits the central role of women in a context which, for too long, has been seen as a male domain: political decision making. However, it also marks the start of a journey towards modernity. Allow me to explain: for us, modernity does not mean women’s quotas being enforced on Member States, regional authorities and so on down to company boards of directors. The women we support in politics are not simply puppets put up for election just to comply with regulations, but people who have made a conscious and deliberate decision to play an active part in politics. To these motivated, passionate women who manage their family lives, social lives and professional lives so that they might help to build a better society, whether public or private, we give our backing and the means to follow their inspiration. In some Italian regions, if two candidates are being voted for, then one of them must be a woman. This ‘Double Preference Gender Vote’ is a right afforded to anyone wanting to cast more than one vote. It seems to be the only way to allow good, educated, competent and generous women who want to serve in politics to succeed in doing just that."@en1
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