What It's Like to Be a Young Woman in European Politics? – MEP Zala Tomašič Experience

Politics has come a long way when it comes to women's representation, but is equal participation enough? What barriers still exist, and how can we ensure that more women not only enter politics but thrive in leadership roles? In this episode of The YEPP Show, Zala Tomašič, the youngest elected Member of the European Parliament in Slovenia's history, shares her personal journey into politics and reflects on the opportunities and challenges facing women in political life today. Inspired by YEPP's Women, Leadership & Politics Camp, the conversation moves beyond identifying problems to exploring practical solutions for building more inclusive leadership. Together we explored Zala's views on: 👩‍⚖️ The barriers that continue to discourage women from entering politics ⚖️ Whether gender quotas and balanced candidate lists are still necessary 🌍 If there's a difference between those portfolios assigned to male and female politicians