Gender equality: Community framework strategy, programme 2001-2005

The resolution drafted by Mrs Marianne ERIKSSON (EUL/NGL), S) on the Commission paper proposing a Community framework strategy on gender equality of the period 2001-2005 was referred back to the committee. This was due to significant differences on the proposal expressed by the Parliament and the other institutions. It is anticipated that the vote will be postponed until the November plenary session so that the draft resolution can still be adopted under the French Presidency. This approach was approved by 290 votes to 246 with 8 abstentions. �