New laws break the 'glass ceiling' for women

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Source: Getty / Sean Gallup

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The European Union has approved news laws that require more women on boards in large companies across the bloc. It's being promoted as a major step forward for women in the workforce

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