No democracy without gender equality

Amid rising threats to democracy, anti-gender backlash, and widening gender gaps at the ballot box, the FES Vienna’s upcoming Democracy Talks explored how inclusive, gender-equal policymaking can help renew and strengthen European democracies.

Andrea Pető (Professor in the Department of Gender Studies at Central European University – CEU and FEPS Scientific Council Member), co-editor of the new book A New Gender Equality Contract for Europe, presented some of its core arguments. 

This timely volume charts concrete pathways for advancing gender equality through policymaking as a means to strengthen democracy in Europe, bringing together leading feminist thinkers and EU policy experts to imagine a new “gender contract” for Europe.

Barbara Hoffmann, Head of the Gender Equality Policy Department at the Karl-Renner-Institut, offered reflections on the book and shared strategic insights on how Austria and other European countries can strengthen democracy by advancing gender equality. Afterwards, we had an open discussion. 

For more information regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact Julia Wild, Project Officer (julia.wild@feps-europe.eu).