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Women often have to cope with the dual burden of attending to their family while also pursuing their professional careers (Photo: European Commission)

Women push for better presence in 2004 elections

The European Women's lobby has started its campaign for better female representation ahead of the European Parliament elections next year.

The Lobby (EWL) argues that since decisions on the composition of the lists of candidates for the European elections are made at national level within each party, political parties in member states can play a major role in achieving equality between women and men in the European Parliament.

"We demand an equal share for the first European elect...

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Women often have to cope with the dual burden of attending to their family while also pursuing their professional careers (Photo: European Commission)

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