Spanish Government adopts decree to extend paternity leave to 12 weeks

cde.news desk 2 March 2019, 09:00 · 1 min read

epa07364246 A general view of Spanish Treasure Minister Maria Jesus Montero (R, at rostrum) delivering a speech during the 2019 budget debate in Madrid, Spain, 12 February 2019. The Lower House will hold a two-day-long debate in order to vote on the amendments to the budget presented by the opposition parties. Up until now, and according to declarations made by all different opposition parties, the amendments could be approved and the budget would be rejected, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez could make the decision to call for early elections. EPA-EFE/FERNANDO VILLAR

Italian national news agency ANSA reports that the Spanish government adopted a decree to extend paternity leave progressively over the next two years.

The measure could prove popular with voters as an early general election in Spain is scheduled in April.

Optional paternity leave will be extended from the current six weeks to eight this year, to 12 weeks the following year and to 16 weeks in 2021.

Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said the measure is part of a new law on equal opportunities that will be sent to parliament.

Via ANSA

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