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"Mr President, I, on the contrary, appreciate your generosity, because during the discussions we never have an opportunity to go over one minute and this is therefore another chance to speak and debate, on the explanations of vote in this case, which after all go to the root of the reports that we vote on.
European pension systems are in an increasingly alarming state. We must act now to ensure that men and women have equal opportunities, protecting those who decide to retire today and, at the same time, protecting those who are only now taking their first steps in the labour market. In Europe, women still earn on average 18% less than men.
The main effect of this wage disparity is apparent at retirement age: because they have earned less throughout their working lives, women also have lower pensions. As a result, women are more affected than men by persistent poverty. Especially in times of crisis, we need to include a gender perspective in all policies, adopting national measures that are agreed on and coordinated at European level."@en1
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