A proposed EU requirement that at least 40% of the seats oncorporate boards be filled by women directors has run up againstopposition from Britain and other countries, the New York Timesreports. Nine EU countries have signed a letter to the EuropeanCommission opposing the law, which is supported by EC vice chairmanViviane Reding.
The letter argues that the issue should be dealt with at thenational level, rather than by the EU.
See the full story here. For previous coverage, see EU May Set Quota for Women Directors.
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