The European Parliament is calling for the introduction of two-week paternity leave and the extension of parental leave from 4 to 6 months. It is also proposing the "creation of a child guarantee" and"care credits". This is the thrust of the nonlegislative resolution adopted on 13 September in Strasbourg, in an effort to develop ideas on work-life balance.
This report was adopted by 443 votes in favour, with 123 against and 100 abstentions. It was jointly prepared by Vilija Blinkevičiūtė...