Spain to approve new gender parity law to break ‘glass ceiling’

 The government will approve a new law on equal representation of women and men in decision-making bodies, including the Council of Ministers and the boards of directors of large companies, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Sunday.

The new norm sends a “clear message” that there will be “not one step backwards” in defending equality between men and women in Spain, Sánchez stressed at a socialist rally commemorating International Women’s Day.

The new law will guarantee parity regardless of the “political sensitivity” of whoever heads the executive after the general election in December, Sánchez added. (...)