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This European Country Now Offers Both Mothers and Fathers 17 Weeks Parental Leave

Summary by The Independent
Spain now has one of the most generous parental allowances in Europe

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·Barcelona, Spain
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The Council of Ministers approves Tuesday changes in maternity and paternity leave and birth and care leave for newborns and children.As Pedro Sánchez explained in his assessment of the political course this measure, agreed with Sumar, implies that citizens will be able to enjoy "three more weeks of paid leave to care for their children", as well as an "important novelty" in the case of single-parent families.This is how the permits are extended…

·Spain
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The Spanish government approved on Tuesday in the Council of Ministers the extension of paternity and maternity leave from 16 to 17 weeks and the remuneration of 2 of the 8 weeks of childcare leave until the latter turns 8. In the press conference after the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Education and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, has indicated that it is "a very great news" because it was a "very expected measure" that "allows …

Sumar and PSOE have reached an agreement to extend birth and care leave, including maternity and paternity leave. As announced by the President of the Government in his assessment of the political course, the measure will be approved on Tuesday in the Council of Ministers. The plan raises birth leave to 17 weeks and pays two weeks of parental leave for the care of children under eight years of age, which are added to the eight not already paid. …

Tomorrow the Council of Ministers will approve a new measure that will extend and improve the permits related to the care of minors. More information: Carlos García, private detective: "At present, in Spain, 90% of the job losses that are processed are false"

·Spain
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El Independiente broke the news in on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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