The Council for Employment and Social Policy on Monday (4 october) delayed a decision on a directive, which would force insurance companies to treat men and women equally.
The Netherlands had reached a compromise deal with the insurers, according to which member states would be allowed to differentiate between genders in national laws if backed up by scientific data.
A final decision could not be reached however, as Germany decided to abstain from voting.
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