Gender Perspectives in European Economic Law

Abstract

The chapter will give an overview of the different levels how the EU can execute its influence on promoting gender equality in European economic law. First, it analyses the new directive of the EU for the composition of corporate boards as well the different initiatives for the support of female entrepreneurship. In addition, the opportunities in the regulatory fields of competition, public procurement and state aid regarding gender empowerment are also examined. Finally, the chapter focusses on the initiatives of the EU for a directive which addresses the responsibilities of companies along the global supply chain which would also include gender discrimination. Furthermore, the potential of trade agreements and the inclusion of gender related chapters is analysed.