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EU Parliament Prioritizes Gender Equality, Sparks Controversy

2/13/2026

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On February 12, 2026, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution with 340 votes in favor, prioritizing gender equality for the upcoming United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
The resolution recognizes trans women as women and advocates for their access to support services.
While center-right parties supported the resolution, far-right groups opposed it, arguing it undermines women's rights.
Advocacy groups had mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as part of a "pro-abortion" agenda and others viewing it as a move toward inclusivity.
The resolution will shape the EU's stance at the UN session in March.

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On February 12, 2026, the European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution with 340 votes in favor, prioritizing gender equality for the upcoming United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
The resolution recognizes trans women as women and advocates for their access to support services.
While center-right parties supported the resolution, far-right groups opposed it, arguing it undermines women's rights.
Advocacy groups had mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as part of a "pro-abortion" agenda and others viewing it as a move toward inclusivity.
The resolution will shape the EU's stance at the UN session in March.