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The EU Commission's progress on gender makes its foot-dragging on racial diversity less excusable than ever (Photo: Helena Malikova)

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There is a double standard at the heart of the European Union's powerful executive body, the European Commission.

Women — mostly white women — benefit from affirmative action when applying for jobs. But people of colour seeking advancement do not benefit from special consideration.

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EU Scream is the progressive politics podcast from Brussels. Produced by James Kanter with graphics by Helena Malikova and music by Lara Natale.

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The EU Commission's progress on gender makes its foot-dragging on racial diversity less excusable than ever (Photo: Helena Malikova)

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EU Scream is the progressive politics podcast from Brussels. Produced by James Kanter with graphics by Helena Malikova and music by Lara Natale.

You may also follow via @euscreams subscribe via iTunes, Spotify or from the EU Scream website.

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