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European Parliament VP spent pregnancy urging body to introduce diaper-changing areas


Published on 2025-05-21 11:06:30 - Fortune
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  • Silvana Koch-Merin said "glass walls" exist in parliament that stop women working in more technical roles.

The article from Fortune, published on May 21, 2025, discusses a controversial statement made by a Vice President of the European Parliament, who suggested that men should wear diapers to work to understand the challenges faced by pregnant women, highlighting gender inequality in the workplace. The statement sparked a significant backlash, with critics arguing that it trivializes the experiences of pregnant women and oversimplifies complex issues related to gender and workplace policies. The article also explores broader themes of gender inequality, the need for better parental leave policies, and the ongoing debate about how best to support working parents, particularly in the context of the European Union's efforts to promote gender equality.

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