Family Policy
Lower house approves gradual extension of paternity leave to 20 days
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Brazil's lower house approved on Tuesday, November 4, a bill gradually extending paternity leave from 5 to 20 days, starting in 2027. The text, reported by Deputy Pedro Campos (PSB-PE), returns to the Senate for further review after amendments. The measure includes full government payment and additional benefits for specific cases.
Building on the initial announcement of Trump Accounts, the IRS and Treasury Department have released specific guidelines on eligibility, account opening procedures, and contributions for the $1,000 federal investment program for newborns. Aimed at supporting families via low-cost index funds, the program launches in July 2026 for children born 2025-2028.
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The French Senate approved on Monday, November 24, a new birth leave granting up to two additional months to each parent starting January 1, 2027. This measure adds to existing maternity and paternity leaves and aims to support families amid declining birth rates. Announced by Emmanuel Macron in January 2024, it forms part of the 2026 social security budget project.