EU Countries Comparison EU countries on the gender test bench: In the member states of the European Union (EU) are considerable differences in dealing with the equal rights. See a comparison of the EU countries.
Czech Republic The Czech constitution was the first in Europe to explicitly formulate the equality of men and women.
Hungary As part of its obligations for accession to the European Union (EU), Hungary has pursued the same course as other new candidate countries and integrated equal opportunities policies into its laws – less from conviction than from practical constraints.
Slovenia Slovenia has made good progress with its equality policy, especially in terms of the legal situation. The protection and promotion of women’s rights and the participation of women in economic and political life have been afforded legal safeguards
Slovakia A distinguishing feature of Slovak society is its persistent adherence to traditional gender roles. As a result, Slovak women face discrimination on the labour market, in the health sector, and in the academic or political fields.
Sweden In the European context, Sweden is often cited as the pioneer and role model of a more extensive, successful gender equality policy.
Romania Romania’s accession to the European Union also marked the arrival of gender equality in the country’s legislation and constitution. Being imported, these are, however, void of substance.
Portugal For many years Portugal lagged behind other Western European countries(...), but in recent decades it has witnessed accelerated modernisation on many levels, including in relation to gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights.
Poland Official equal opportunities policy is no longer in its initial stages and is manoeuvring between the demands of the Polish women’s movement and the conservative forces within the state and the Church.