What Austria can learn from Spain's paternity leave policy

Thursday, Jun 5, 2025

Der Standard

Austria learns from Spain’s fatherhood; equal parental leave challenges old roles.

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The article discusses what Austria can learn from Spain’s approach to paternity leave, noting that while more fathers are using short periods of parental leave, longer leaves are decreasing, and equal parental leave could challenge traditional gender roles. It also mentions that statues of famous Viennese figures like Johann Nestroy, Ferdinand Raimund, and Alexander Girardi were decorated for Father’s Day with colorful baby carriers and dolls.

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