"Empowering women brings benefits, not only in politics and the EU, but in our society in general. While chances for women have improved over the last years, we still need to make progress, especially in balancing family and work life. I believe in a future with confident and courageous women in every part of society, business and politics."
"Women in politics play a decisive role in raising awareness and empowering other women throughout society to believe in themselves and their qualities. Europe needs strong women in society, business and politics to move Europe forward and to offer new and different perspectives on all matters."