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Study Reveals Female Lobbyists Have 35% More Access

4/23/2025

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A groundbreaking UCL study uncovers that female lobbyists enjoy 35% greater access to European Commission meetings compared to their male counterparts, transcending the gender of policymakers. Analyzing over 4,000 meetings, researchers reveal a strategic gender dynamic at play, hinting that this trend could resonate across developed democracies worldwide.

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A groundbreaking UCL study uncovers that female lobbyists enjoy 35% greater access to European Commission meetings compared to their male counterparts, transcending the gender of policymakers. Analyzing over 4,000 meetings, researchers reveal a strategic gender dynamic at play, hinting that this trend could resonate across developed democracies worldwide.