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Maternity and paternity leave in the EU

Накратко 28-02-2023

This infographic aims to present the current maternity and paternity leave situation in EU Member States. Most EU countries also grant an additional period of parental leave, but parental leave is not covered in this infographic.

Maternity and paternity leave in the EU

Накратко 01-03-2022

This infographic aims to present the current maternity and paternity leave situation in EU Member States. Most EU countries also grant an additional period of parental leave, but parental leave is not covered in this infographic.

This Study has been commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the FEMM Committee. It provides a situational analysis of the gender gap in EU and Member States public sector, administration and sphere and identifies promising policy measures for reducing it.

This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the FEMM Committee examines issues related to access of vulnerable social groups to maternal health care services and midwifery in the EU. As the study points out, this access is affected by the interplay of health systems, law, policies, socio-economic factors and attitudes of health professionals and users which leads to barriers to access and consequently to ...

Zika virus outbreak: Update on developments

Накратко 07-04-2016

The Zika virus continues to spread, and there is now strong evidence that it is linked to birth defects and neurological complications. Warnings to pregnant women against travel to affected areas have been stepped up. In view of the summer season, the risk of local transmission in Europe now needs careful consideration, as do the strategies to control the mosquito species that are potential vectors of the Zika virus. This 'At a glance' notes updates an earlier edition, of 25 February 2015: PE 577.988 ...

Zika virus: Stepping up preparedness

Накратко 25-02-2016

The rapid spread of the Zika virus, and especially its suspected link with an observed increase in congenital malformations and other neurological complications, has created worries. The response strategy globally, including in the EU, is taking shape. Where do we stand?

The principle of equal pay is anchored in the EEC founding Treaty of 1957. Directive 2006/54/EC was a recast of secondary law dating back to 1975 pursuing gender equality in (access to) employment and it ‘consolidated’ case law in this area developed by the European Court of Justice. This European Implementation Assessment is based on input received from four independent groups of experts (included as annexes) on different aspects of the application of the Recast Directive: legal aspects and in ...

Birth rates are below replacement levels in all EU Member States. The possible result-- a population with fewer younger workers and a larger proportion of older people-- poses problems for economic growth and the maintenance of social welfare systems. Member States have policy options to promote fertility, but these policies can be costly and their effects may be unclear or weak.

Workshop Proceedings on "Newborn Infants"

Проучване 15-05-2013

This report summarises the presentations and discussions at the Workshop on “Newborn Infants”, held at the European Parliament in Brussels, on Wednesday 24 April 2013. The aim of the workshop was to discuss the challenges related to neonatal mortality and morbidity as well as preterm births, which continue to pose serious concerns for public health and healthcare in Europe. Half a million babies are born prematurely in the EU every year and these infants are at higher risk of developing health problems ...

Combating maternal mortality

Briefing 01-06-2011

Despite the UN pledge to reduce the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by three-quarters by 2015, more than 350 000 maternal deaths occur every year, 99% of them in developing countries. Of all the Millennium Development Goals, least progress has been made on the one to improve maternal health. In the EU, the average MMR has been low and relatively steady in recent years. There are differences, however, between Member States (MS). Whereas, to some extent, they may be explained by unreliability of statistical ...