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Women in Europe work harder but earn less (Photo: European Commission)

European women do not enjoy the fruits of their labour

Women in the EU work more hours, live healthier and longer, and have a higher education level than men, yet they still earn less, a fresh study has revealed.

Two days ahead of International Women's Day, the EU statistics office, Eurostat, has released the latest findings on the gender gap in member states, with figures suggesting that it will be some time before the gap is closed.

According to the study, women in the EU, who account for a majority of university-level students in ...

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Women in Europe work harder but earn less (Photo: European Commission)

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