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I believe that representative democracy without gender equality is a contradiction in terms.

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If you have more women speaking for Europe, then the tone of the debate, the nature of

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debate changes and women themselves and indeed some men may feel more attracted to what we're

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saying about Europe.

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Nobody will give us for free a post which is relevant because there is a waiting list

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of men.

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As long as men take the majority of top positions, many concerns of women will not be voiced.

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A society that wants to progress cannot afford to give up half of its human resources, half of the

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capacity, talent and training that we women represent.

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Dear women colleagues, let you believe that you are good. What you do is good and it's better for Europe.