50-50 Parenting.

The article discusses Spain's groundbreaking parental leave reform, which abolished maternity leave and introduced 16 weeks of paid leave for both parents. The reform aims to promote gender equality in caregiving and increase fathers' involvement in childcare. The article highlights the positive impact of the reform on families, challenges faced by companies, and the need for similar policies in other countries. The Spanish model serves as an inspiration for the EU Work-Life Balance Directive, emphasizing the importance of non-transferable, well-paid parental leave for both parents. [Extracted from the article]