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Parenting · by Grace Parker · 2026-10-27

Germany plans first ever increase to Elterngeld. How is parental leave where you live?

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Parental benefit in Germany is set to rise for the first time since it was introduced. Curious how parental leave compares across countries here.

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Ananya Rao · 2 likes

in the US we get... a pat on the back. maybe 12 unpaid weeks

Olena Shevchenko · 1 likes

sweden gives 480 days to share between parents, still the gold standard

Ethan Brooks · 0 likes

swedish dads with strollers everywhere, love to see it