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How can European countries better reconcile parenthood, career development, and gender equality? An expert discussion organised and moderated by Aneta Martinek and Linda Tejchman, under the auspices of Institut pro evropskou politiku EUROPEUM in cooperation with the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union, opened a broader debate on the position of women in the labour market, systemic barriers, and the future of social policies in both the Czech Republic and Europe.
18. May 2026
Among the speakers were Lucie Šestáková, Irena Moozová, Jaroslava Rezlerová, Magdaléna Frouzová and Pavla Papirnikova.
The discussion focused on balancing motherhood and professional life, women’s economic independence, and the need for deeper social and structural change. Particular attention was given to European parental leave models — especially in Sweden, Estonia, and Slovenia — which were presented as examples of systems that encourage greater involvement of fathers in childcare and a more equal distribution of parental responsibilities.
You can read the full report in English under the PDF button.
