It is a pleasure to discuss the Commissions priorities with you, focusing on employment and social affairs. Your engagement has been vital in making progress, especially in areas like the European Disability and Parking Cards and the European Care Strategy, leading to significant Council Recommendations.

Gender equality is crucial, both morally and economically. By 2050, enhancing gender equality could raise the EU GDP per capita significantly. Our Roadmap for Womens Rights highlights this, urging others to join us in prioritizing gender equality in policies.

We face challenges like gender pay gaps and womens access to opportunities, but initiatives like the EU Anti-poverty Strategy and Union of Skills offer solutions. Encouraging more women into STEM fields will boost competitiveness.

The LGBTIQ Equality Strategy has improved inclusion, but barriers remain. A new strategy aims to enhance opportunities in the labor market.

For Persons with Disabilities, the European Disability Card and other initiatives are improving lives, aligning with the UN Convention.

Your support is key in implementing equality measures, making our Union more inclusive and prosperous. Lets work together for a fairer Europe.