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Portugal's Parental Leave Debate
Portugal debates extending parental leave, facing political divides and financial concerns.
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Maria JoĂŁo Valente RosaDaniela Costa
- What is the main topic of the news article?
- Portugal's parliament is debating a proposal to extend parental leave, increasing paid leave from four months to six months (100% pay) and from five months to seven months (80% pay).
- How did the different political parties vote on the proposal?
- Government parties voted against the proposal, preferring social consensus, while opposition parties supported it, emphasizing newborn care and promoting birth rates.
- What is the current status of the parental leave extension proposal?
- The proposal passed the initial vote but faces further discussion in the parliamentary committee and is unlikely to be approved this year due to the ongoing budget debate.
- What are the financial implications of the proposed parental leave extension?
- The extended parental leave would cost an additional \u20ac230 million, bringing total expenditure to \u20ac630 million, which is a major concern for the government.
- What are the opinions of experts on the impact of this proposal on birth rate?
- Experts suggest that while extended parental leave helps with work-life balance, it won't significantly impact the declining birth rate, which has dropped by 60% in six decades.