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The absence of a comprehensive parental leave policy, alongside long working hours, travel between Strasbourg and Brussels, and weekend work, prompted some MEPs to end their careers earlier or not run in 2024, according to Elena Frech, a researcher from the University of Namur (Photo: European Parliament)

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Is the EU Parliament still letting down female MEPs with children?

Balancing an EU career with family life is especially challenging for MEPs with young children, impacting their career choices and, in turn, the diversity and representation in the European Parliament, according to Elena Frech, a University of Namur research...

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The absence of a comprehensive parental leave policy, alongside long working hours, travel between Strasbourg and Brussels, and weekend work, prompted some MEPs to end their careers earlier or not run in 2024, according to Elena Frech, a researcher from the University of Namur (Photo: European Parliament)

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