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Maia Sandu has been called the victor of the presidential election in Moldova, defeating pro-Russian opponent Alexandr Stoianoglo over the weekend.

The French Prime Minister has been accused of “mansplaining” and “manterrupting”, after he unexpectedly took over from fellow politician Valerie Hayer during a debate.

Despite recent improvements in women’s representation in parliaments across the world, some cabinets remain all-male. Here’s a list.

Large publicly listed companies in the EU will need to increase the presence of women on their boards by July 2026.

The European Union has confirmed its first-ever quota for women on corporate boards, with the aim of securing gender equal representation.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a passionate speech in the European parliament, affirming a commitment to stand with Ukraine.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised world leaders who spread lies and has warned the coronavirus pandemic is laying bare the limits of populism.

The former German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen has been elected as the next EU Commission president, the first female to hold the position.