Type: Acts of the European Union: European Parliament Resolution on non-discrimination based on sex and intergenerational solidarity

Authority: European Authorities - European Union: European Parliament

Date: 02/03/2009

Subject: The European Parliament called on the Commission, in collaboration with the Member States and the social partners, to launch a review of work-life balance policies in order to facilitate women's access to the labour market and paid employment. The EP emphasized that good-quality affordable childcare facilities, operating at hours which suit parents and children, as well as affordable good-quality care structure for older people and other dependents, must be central elements of the EU social model. Finally the European Parliament worried that the Czech Presidency's proposal for childcare as a fully fledged alternative to a professional career is geared towards the traditional division of labour between men and women.

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination - Solidarity - Art. 33 Family protection

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