The Local Sweden

Dads in Sweden took more paternity leave than ever in 2017

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:32:47 +0100

More and more dads claim their share of Sweden's parental leave, according to fresh figures.

Share parental leave evenly if you want your relationship to last, Swedish study shows

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:19:38 +0200

Sweden is known for offering one of the most generous parental leave packages in the world, but a new study confirms that it can also have a negative impact on couples if not handled in the right way.

More dads taking paternity leave

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:38:26 +0100

The number of fathers taking advantage of Sweden's generous parental leave benefits is slowly rising, according to new statistics.

Liberals propose third daddy month

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 19:13:00 +0200

The Liberal People's Party (Folkpartiet) want a third paternity month of parental benefit saying it will play a crucial role for children and help career prospects for mothers.

Fathers make up third of parental leave

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:33:00 +0200

Dads are staying at home with their children more in the summer according to statistics released by the social insurance office (Försäkringskassan).

Swedish dads could lose out under EU plans

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:32:00 +0100

An EU proposal intended to improve rights to maternity leave could lead to Swedish fathers losing out, ministers have said.

How does Swedish parental leave work?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:26:00 +0200

I’ve been trying to find out the rules for parental leave in Sweden, but it has been hard finding them in English. Can you explain how it all works? -- Marcel, Lidingö