Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-12-12-Speech-2-391"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-12-12"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:European Institute for Gender Equality (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"da"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20061212.46.2-391"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-12-12-Speech-2-3922
lpv:speaker	lp:Britta Thomsen2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; Delegation for relations with South Africa (2004-09-21--2007-03-13)3,3 vice-chair; ITRE (2004-07-26--2007-01-14)3,3 substitute; DEVE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3,3 unknown; Socialdemokratiet (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3,3 member; FEMM (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3,3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to start by thanking the rapporteurs for the great deal of work that they have put into this report. I am very glad that this institute is finally to become a reality. Despite all the legislation and good intentions, we still do not have equality in Europe today. This can be seen, for instance, in the continued differences in the pay men and women receive and in the marked underrepresentation of women in all forms of decision-making bodies, be they political, public or private. There is a desperate need for this institute in Europe, and for precise information, analyses and recommendations in the field of equality. I believe that the institute will play an important role in Europe both as an inspiration and a disseminator of information in the field of equality. The collection of data and the development of best practice will enable the institute to take the lead in producing proposals and strategies for breaking down the barriers to equality. Many Member States are in need of a push. Amongst other things, the need to identify and tear down barriers to equal pay could be highlighted. Today, we not only suffer from a lack of knowledge in this area, but we also lack the tools needed for getting to work on combating these disparities. This means that the inequalities continue to exist despite the legislation and fine words stating that we want things to change. I am very glad that the EU is able to blaze a trail in this area and demonstrate that the work on equality is to be given high priority on the political agenda, and I hope that this work will give impetus to the efforts of the Member States."@en1

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