← All proposals: Federal Chamber
Federal Chamber
56K1821
Under consideration
Strengthening the Institute for the Equality of Women and Men
Official title: Wetsontwerp tot wijziging van de wet van 16 december 2002 houdende oprichting van het Instituut voor de gelijkheid van vrouwen en mannen.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- The bill updates the Institute's operations to align with EU rules by strengthening its legal independence, investigative powers, and personal data protection procedures.
- It impacts the Institute itself, public bodies and organisations that must provide information, and anyone affected by gender-based discrimination.
- You receive free, confidential assistance when reporting discrimination, access to easier out-of-court dispute settlements without immediately going to court, and stronger protection of your personal data.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.