Luxembourg is developing a national plan for equality
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The Minister for Equality and Diversity, Juriko Backes, has responded to a parliamentary request from MP Natalie Morgenthaler by providing key details on the update of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. The update of the plan is accompanied by consultations with civil society and intensive work by an inter-ministerial committee.
The report cites Gender Equality Index data for 2024:
- Overall index: Sweden 82, Luxembourg 75.4.
- Jobs: Sweden 85, Luxembourg 80.1.
- Time: Sweden 71.9, Luxembourg 62.8.
- Power: Sweden - 85.8, Luxembourg - 68.
- Knowledge: Sweden - 76.1, Luxembourg - 69.5.
- Health: Sweden - 93.8, Luxembourg - 90.
- Finance: Luxembourg is ahead of Sweden.
Sweden is renowned for its progressive policies, focusing on work-life balance and equal representation of women in leadership positions. This is achieved through flexibility in working hours and legislative support for families. Men and women share childcare and home responsibilities more evenly.
Sweden has implemented strict monitoring mechanisms to evaluate and adjust policies to achieve equality.
While Luxembourg has made strides in women's representation in government, there is still potential for growth. Much attention has been paid to educational areas, where there is an imbalance, with men and women choosing different specialisations, which affects career opportunities.
Luxembourg is actively involved in sharing best practices with other EU countries and international organisations such as the EU and the OECD. Regular meetings on international platforms contribute to strengthening alliances and countering possible regressions in women's rights.
