Marking International Women’s Day and the launch of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, the Cyprus Presidency convened a discussion with Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib and EIGE Director Carlien Scheele and others on 5 March 2026 in the European Parliament on ensuring digital transformation strengthens – rather than undermines – gender equality. Here are Carlien’s perspective during the intervention… Q1: What are your initial reactions to the presentation of the new European Gender Equality Strategy, and which priority areas you think should be prioritised? My initial reaction…