EU politicians will discuss the state of gender equality in today’s digital society, with a focus on how artificial intelligence can reinforce existing biases and stereotypes. The meeting will also include the presentation of a new report addressing disinformation and efforts to counter stereotypes targeting Roma communities.
The agenda centres on updating key EU equality strategies - spanning gender equality, LGBTIQ rights and the bloc’s action plan against racism.
Discussions in Warsaw are expected to focus on persistent gender gaps in the digital space and the spread of disinformation affecting minority groups. One of the key questions on the table is how European legislation can better incorporate gender considerations into digital policy.
Organisers say the meeting will also highlight the importance of anti-discrimination policies and the role of men as both allies and beneficiaries of progress on gender equality.
Poland's call for stronger equality frameworks
In the run-up to the event, Polish Minister for Equality Katarzyna Kotula called for stronger equality frameworks and reinforced protections against discrimination across Europe.
She argued that diversity should be seen as a strength rather than a weakness, and stressed the need to safeguard core values such as gender equality amid growing global challenges.
A working session during the informal meeting of European ministers for equality, held on April 16, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara
Kotula added that ensuring the security of both Poland and the wider EU remains a top priority of the country’s EU presidency, along with efforts to establish strong legal and policy structures capable of withstanding future pressures.
“Our three leading priorities today are: first, the development of artificial intelligence,” said Kotula during the informal meeting of European ministers for gender equality (EPSCO Equality) in Warsaw.
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Source: IAR/PAP/X/@POLAND25EU