Commissioner Dalli highlighted the work of the Commission on the topic and stressed the importance of effective implementation of legislation to achieve real change in society. The key role of education in creating diverse role models was highlighted by Monica Semedo, who also spoke about her experience navigating the European political space. Finally, Aongus Hegarty pointed out that more diverse teams lead to better services and improve creativity, stating that business leaders worldwide must walk the talk and drive companies towards greater diversity & inclusion.
Although a lot has been done to address inequality in Europe, it was agreed that much more must be done, with the private sector, government and civil society all having a role to play in the critical challenge towards equality in Europe. Read AmCham EU’s report Uniting for Diversity: 22 industry contributions to a more inclusive society here.
For any questions related to the report or to AmCham EU’s Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, contact Emilie Bartolini (EBA@amchameu.eu).
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