New EU law would allow government to dissolve companies over gender quotas

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'An amendment that would allow governments to dissolve companies that do not adhere to a gender quota system of 40% in senior positions has been passed by the European Parliament today.

Another amendment passed will mean that the under-represented gender in the European Union will be given preferential treatment in the recruitment, selection and appointment of non-executive directors.

All 21 of UKIP’s amendments were rejected by the European Parliament. These included provisions such as an opt-out for member states and stopping any possible sanctions on companies.

UKIP Deputy Leader Paul Nuttall said: “This legislation is barmy and confirms once more that Euro-fanatics have very little economic sense about them.

“These people seem determined to bring about tokenistic positive discrimination which may lead to businesses that don’t comply being shut down across Europe.'