Om man skall uppnå en bättre balans när det gäller jämställdhet mellan könen måste vi verkligen samarbeta mot samma mål på alla nivåer. ###>Although these programmes are expected to be amended in the future, it is vital at this time that the work done by Europe in this area is backed up by continued and extended action until the financial perspective for 2007-2013 has been adopted, especially now that the EU comprises 25 countries.