In January 2022, the Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament approved the Simone Veil Pact, named in honour of the first female president of the European Parliament. It recognises that equality between men and women is still far from a reality in Europe today, and that existing rights face ongoing threats. The Renew Europe Group in the European Committee of the Regions has a special responsibility to help implement this Pact across Europe’s regions and municipalities. Equality cannot stop at the European or national level; it must be delivered on the ground in our local communities. By translating the five core principles of the Simone Veil Pact into concrete subnational commitments, Renew Europe CoR is empowering local and regional leaders to defend fundamental rights, support work-life balance, combat gender-based violence, and lead by example in equal representation.
