Should the EU ensure gender equality?

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The EU has adopted rules on everything from pay transparency to gender quotas and maternity leave. But where is the line between common European rules and national self-determination? Come and join us as we discuss what role the EU should play in the fight for gender equality Gender equality is one of the EU's values, but there are big differences in how far member states have come. According to the EU Gender Equality Index from 2025, there are still significant differences between countries The EU scores an overall 63.4 out of 100 points on the gender equality index, with Sweden topping the list with 73.7 points. But while Sweden and Denmark are among the highest-ranking countries in the EU, no member state has yet achieved full gender equality. In recent years, the EU has played an increasingly important role in the field of gender equality, including adopting rules on pay transparency, gender quotas on boards of directors and combating violence against women. - Date: 30 September 2026 - Time: 17:00–18:30 - Venue: Dokk1/Aarhus Hovedbibliotek - Address: Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, Aarhus C, Denmark - Admission: Free