The local government in Paris has been fined €90,000 for breaking a gender equality law in 2018.
Public Service Ministry has fined the Paris city authorities for employing too many women in senior positions in 2018. The appointments breached a law passed to maintain a gender balance.
The city hall has been fined €90,000 ($109,408) for appointing 11 women and five men — representing just over 30% — to top posts in 2018.
“This fine is obviously absurd, unfair, irresponsible and dangerous”, said Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo during a meeting of the city council on Tuesday.
“Yes, we need to promote women with determination and vigor because everywhere, France is still lagging behind she added.
