Bulgaria Takes EU Lead as Best Country for Working Women

When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, Scandinavian countries have traditionally led the charge on progressive policies. However, a new study conducted by Reboot Online for International Women's Day has unearthed some surprising new findings!

By evaluating a variety of factors that contribute to women's success in the workforce, Reboot Online created a points-based index that determined which European countries offer the best prospects for female professionals.

Which country in Europe is the best for women to work in?

Bulgaria is the best European country for women with a combined total of 236.6 points out of a possible 300. The country is the second-best for women in leadership (90/100 points), losing out only to Norway (100/100 points), which boasts one of the most egalitarian societies in the world. It also offers the best maternity leave package in Europe, scoring a maximum of 100 points. 

Following in second place is Croatia with a combined total of 229.9 points. The Croats are second to Bulgaria in terms of maternity leave credentials (96.6/100 points). It seems that the country is also on the right track with the gender pay gap, as it registered the second-highest points for economic opportunity (96.6/100), losing out only to Italy who scored an impressive 100 points. However, the 36.6 points they received for women in leadership shows that there is still work to be done.

Included in the top ten European best countries for women to work are - 

3rd place - Estonia (220 points)

4th place - Norway and Slovakia (209.9 points)

5th place - The Netherlands (206.5 points)

6th place - Slovenia (199.9 points)

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