Tag #Political Representation

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East Germans Underrepresented in Leadership Despite Government Efforts

Thirty-five years after German reunification, East Germans remain underrepresented in leadership positions across various sectors, despite a slight increase in some areas according to a recent study.

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12% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spanish Official's Book Exposes Challenges in Communicating Equality Initiatives

Soledad Murillo's book, "Supervivencia de las políticas de igualdad," details how the Spanish government's decision to limit her public appearances in 2018 hindered the communication of key equality initiatives, such as new paternity leave and support for children of incarcerated abusive parents, hi...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Dutch Politics: Diversity Without Inclusion

Zahra Runderkamp's dissertation exposes the underrepresentation of women in Dutch politics, highlighting systemic barriers like inflexible work environments, societal bias, and media portrayals that hinder women's advancement and retention in political office.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Three-Round Voting Proposed to Address Low Turnout in French Elections

Low voter turnout in French elections (around 50%) and fragmented support for leading candidates (20-25%) lead to a proposal for a three-round voting system to better represent citizen preferences, where candidates surpassing 70% of cumulative votes proceed to the second round.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italy's Local Government: Age and Gender Imbalance

A study reveals that 56% of Italian mayors are men aged 51-70, only 15% are women, and less than half hold a university degree, highlighting a significant underrepresentation of women and younger individuals in local government.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Liberal Party's Gender Quota Debate Reveals Internal Divisions

The Australian Liberal party appointed its first female leader, Sussan Ley, yet faces internal division over a petition for gender quotas, revealing tensions between conservative and moderate factions amidst recent electoral setbacks. Unexpected signatories include former VP Teena McQueen and former...

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Gender Equality
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Sturgeon's Memoir: Pressures Faced by Female Leaders

Nicola Sturgeon's new memoir details the immense pressure she faced as Scotland's first female first minister, highlighting the unrealistic expectations placed on women in leadership and the challenges of balancing personal life with political career, ultimately leading to her resignation amid contr...

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64% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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UK Politicians Misjudge Public Support for Net-Zero Policies

UK politicians underestimate public support for ambitious net-zero policies, focusing on vocal minority groups opposed to climate action, despite consistent polling data showing high levels of public concern and support for climate initiatives.

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Climate Action
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Trans Congresswoman's Compliance with Bathroom Policy Sparks Debate

State of Firsts," a documentary premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, explores Rep. Sarah McBride's experiences as the first openly transgender member of Congress, focusing on her decision to comply with a Republican bathroom policy, the subsequent criticism, and broader implications for transgen...

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Gender Equality
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Brazil Lags in Global Ranking of Female Political Representation

A UN Women and Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) report reveals that Brazil ranks 133rd globally in female parliamentary representation in 2025, with only 18.1% of Chamber of Deputies seats and 19.8% of Senate seats held by women, despite some progress in the executive branch (32.3% female ministers).

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Gender Equality
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UK Conservatives' Diversity Strategy: A Model for the Australian Liberals?

Following three general election defeats, the UK Conservative Party, under David Cameron, implemented an A-list prioritizing female and minority candidates, resulting in significantly increased diversity in Parliament; the Australian Liberal party could emulate this approach.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Unequal Campaign Funding Hinders Albanian Women in Politics

A study reveals that 68.24% of women candidates self-funded their campaigns in Albania's 2021 elections, highlighting unequal access to resources. A proposal advocates for allocating 10% of public party funding to women's structures to promote their participation in politics.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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