Why Europe Should Be Serious About Transparency On Pay

WorldOpinion
28 Nov 2025 • 11:00 AM MYT
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Despite decades of legislation championing equal pay, women in the European Union still earn, on average, 12 per cent less than their male counterparts. This disparity reflects persistent gender gaps in the labour market: women continue to work in lower-paid professions, sectors, and companies, signalling that structural inequalities in pay setting remain deeply embedded across the continent. This is a disparity that persists even after accounting for working hours and professional roles—a clear signal that gender bias remain deeply embedded in pay-setting structures across the continent. 

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