Tag #Childcare Shortage

What is the most effective short-term solution to the Netherlands' childcare worker shortage, and what are its immediate consequences?

Two Dutch economists propose extending paid parental leave to alleviate childcare staff shortages. Their calculations suggest that a six-month extension would significantly reduce the shortage, while a year-long extension would eliminate it entirely, freeing up approximately 11,000 childcare workers. This surplus could then be reinvested in further expanding paid leave.