FPÖ criticism: Equal treatment report ignores real problems for women!

FPÖ criticism: Equal treatment report ignores real problems for women!

On March 27, 2025, FPÖ National Council member Tina Angela Berger attracted attention when she sharply criticized the current equal treatment report in parliament. Loud OTS She described the report as one-sided and ideologically colored because it did not reflect the actual needs of the people. Their central criticism was directed against the focus on quota regulations and gender-appropriate language.

Berger argued that these approaches would not lead to real solutions to existing disadvantages. Instead, they contribute to the division of society. She made it clear that quota regulations and gender-appropriate language do not guarantee equality and called for pragmatic solutions.

Focus on rural women

Another point in Berger's speech was the neglect of the specific challenges faced by women in rural areas. This issue requires special attention as women in these regions often face additional hurdles. “The problem of women in rural areas cannot be ignored,” she stressed, calling for policies that support real equal opportunities for all.

Berger advocated a system that promotes people's individual skills and commitment, regardless of their origin or gender. Given the defiant challenges women continue to face, it is important that all voices are heard. This is in the context of the general equality of men and women, which is enshrined in Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Basic Law Hans Böckler Foundation informed.

Equality in focus

According to the Hans Böckler Foundation, there is a significant gender pay gap in Germany, which showed in 2020 that women earn 18% less than men. This situation persists despite political measures to promote equality. Many women work part-time and bear the brunt of child care, which often leads to fewer career opportunities. For example, 46% of women worked part-time, while only 11% of men were in the same form of employment.

In addition, it was found that 63% of women without children work full-time, while this figure for mothers is only 29%. Women are also underrepresented in leadership positions: only 11% of board positions and 32% of supervisory boards in large companies are held by women.

Although a legal gender quota is only required for listed companies, access to and participation in career-promoting further training as well as strengthening participation in companies are crucial for improving women's professional opportunities. The corona pandemic has also further exacerbated existing inequalities, as mothers reduced their working hours more often than fathers.

Berger recalled that equality for women in the world of work is not simply a question of quotas, but of equality in possibilities and opportunities. The creation of a just society requires decisive action that includes all social groups and not just symbolic measures.