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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Listen: Can the EU really close the gender pay gap?
As member states scramble to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive, the biggest drivers of women’s lower earnings such as part-time work, motherhood penalties and male-dominated sectors, remain stubbornly untouched.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Why is the wage gap growing between men and women?
Why is the wage gap growing between men and women?
EUobserver
· Jul 6, 2026
At 11 percent, the EU’s gender pay gap is nothing less than economic violence against women
In 2026, a woman worker in average working in the EU still earns 11.1 percent less her male counterpart. Not because she works less, or contributes less, but because the system has been carefully designed to keep her in the dark about it.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
· Jun 24, 2026
Les écarts salariaux entre les genres varient considérablement d’un secteur à l’autre dans le Canada atlantique.
Cette figure interactive est du Combler les écarts : les inégalités salariales entre les genres au Canada atlantique. The post Les écarts salariaux entre les genres varient considérablement d’un secteur à l’autre dans le Canada atlantique. appeared first on CCPA.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 30, 2026
Germany’s labour market dilemma: Rising unemployment despite vacancies
Germany’s labour market dilemma: Rising unemployment despite vacancies
The Economic Times
· Jul 9, 2026
EPF trade-off: Higher salary or bigger retirement?
EPF trade-off: Higher salary or bigger retirement?
Haaretz
· Jul 6, 2026
The Knesset's gender segregation bill crosses a dangerous red line
The Knesset's gender segregation bill crosses a dangerous red line
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Related coverage for "Listen: Can the EU really close the gender pay gap?": https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jEQnwcwX7XHdxjebkmbupH.png — Why is the wage gap growing between men and women? . EUobserver — At 11 percent, the EU’s gender pay gap is nothing less than economic violence against women. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives — Les écarts salariaux entre les genres varient considérablement d’un secteur à l’autre dans le Canada atlantique.. Borneo Bulletin — Germany’s labour market dilemma: Rising unemployment despite vacancies. The Economic Times — EPF trade-off: Higher salary or bigger retirement? . Haaretz — The Knesset's gender segregation bill crosses a dangerous red line