Central Research Institute

Women in the EU still earn less than men for equal work. The gender pay gap is holding equality back.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive can be a game-changer. By 2026:

▶️Job applicants and employees will have access to pay information
▶️Employers must apply gender-neutral pay criteria
▶️Companies will publish pay gap reports
▶️Pay assessments are required if gaps of 5% or more cannot be justified

EIGE’s Gender Equality Index 2024 (Work domain) makes the case clear. Transparency leads to fairness. https://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index/2024/domain/work