Summary
The resolution addresses the legislative deadlock regarding maternity leave improvements in the EU. It calls for better work-life balance measures, including paid paternity leave, to combat gender inequality and demographic challenges. 10 20.05.2015
Other
woman
family
human rights
social policy
equal treatment
employment and working conditions
Key points
- The resolution expresses deep concern over the political deadlock preventing updates to maternity leave laws.
- It emphasizes the need to combat gender inequality and the disproportionate poverty faced by women.
- The Parliament proposes a separate directive to establish at least 10 working days of paid paternity leave.
- There is a call to revise existing parental leave rules to better support the reconciliation of professional and private life.
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