More women in politics: The annually conducted “Chancenbarometer” study recently found that, on average, women are more optimistic about the potential of change in politics than men. However, as European politics continues to be male-dominated, many women still face barriers when trying to enter into it. Taking into account the positive effects representation has on participation and the general optimism women can bring into shaping our future, how can Europe continue to foster the representation of women in all spheres of European politics?