AALEP RECOGNIZES DISTINGUISHED WOMEN MEPs

AALEP is pleased to announce that the women MEPs here below are supportive of AALEP's initiative of 'Women in Government Relations'. We are deeply grateful for their positive endorsement and are counting on other women MEPs to rally the cause.

Today more and more women are rising to the highest positions in the centre of global power, not only in politics, but also in business-related roles, as well as in the social sphere. The role of women in politics, as in other areas of modern society, is becoming more prominent. Outstanding women can function as inspirational examples of success, illustrating the kinds of achievements that are possible for women around them. They demonstrate that it is possible to overcome traditional gender barriers, indicating to other women that high levels of success are indeed attainable.

Thus far we have MEPs from Germany, Italy, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

From Denmark

• Ms. Britta Thomsen (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the EU

From Germany:

• Ms. Hiltrud BREYER (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)
• Ms. Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL (Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
• Ms. Silvana KOCH-MERIN (Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe)

From Italy

• Ms. Barbara MATERA (Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)

From Sweden

• Ms. Amelia ANDERSDOTTER (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)
• Ms. Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT (Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)

From the United Kingdom

• Ms. Fiona HALL (Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe)
• Ms. Mary HONEYBALL (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Union)
• Ms. Julie GIRLING (European Conservatives and Reformist Group)

The AALEP Emeritus Membership status is reserved for women who have displayed an exceptional commitment to helping other women succeed in the field of government relations, public affairs and public policy advocacy and who have also achieved notable personal success in that endeavour. Emeritus Membership is intended to recognize the most outstanding women individuals for their past and current dedication and efforts for the advancement of women in politics. The experience and knowledge gained by women MEPs is one of a kind and invaluable and can help support other women desirous to enter the world of politics and public affairs.