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Spain plans to introduce cabinet gender equality law

Spain's prime minister plans to bring in a gender quota at the highest levels of government, making Spain one of the first European countries with a legally binding cabinet quota. It will also require 40% of board seats at all listed companies to be held by each sex by July 2024.

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  • Spain's PM plans to bring in a 40% gender quota for cabinet roles.
  • The law also requires “an equal number of women and men” on the candidate lists of political parties for elections.
  • It will also require 40% of board seats at all listed companies to be held by each sex by July 2024.
  • Leftwing party Unidas Podemos said the govt should focus on 'real problems' e.g. unaffordable housing.
Spain plans to introduce cabinet gender equality law
Prime minister’s measures will make the country one of the first in Europe to have a legally binding quota
Financial TimesBarney Jopson

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