Sofia Zacharakis, the Greek Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, unveiled a plan to create 20,000 new childcare spots for children aged 2 months to 2.5 years. Funded with €70 million from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, the initiative aims…
On December 13, the organization ‘To Chamo̱gelo tou Paidiou’ held a Christmas event dedicated to children suffering from chronic and severe illnesses. The event, supported by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, highlighted the importance of home healthcare initiatives and showcased…
Childcare providers in Wales are facing potential closures due to rising costs and insufficient financial aid from the Welsh government. A survey revealed that 91% of nurseries expect to make a loss or just break even this year. Business owners…
A recent study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung highlights a significant decrease in qualified staff at childcare centers in Germany, with eastern states faring better than their western counterparts. The report indicates a troubling trend of hiring individuals without formal educational…
As of January 1, the Dutch tax authorities will actively enforce rules against faux self-employment, leading many childcare organizations to stop hiring freelancers. With approximately 10% of the workforce in childcare being freelancers, organizations like Partou are trying to lure…
A decade after its launch, the UK’s shared parental leave scheme is criticized for failing working families, particularly lower earners. Analysis reveals that the majority of participants are high earners, while awareness and uptake remain low among fathers. Personal accounts…
A decade after the introduction of the shared parental leave scheme in the UK, campaigners argue it is inadequately supporting working families. Many fathers, like 21-year-old Josh Wiborg, find two weeks of leave insufficient. High earners predominantly utilize the program,…
Aontú has released its general election manifesto, outlining a series of proposals across five priority areas: economy, housing, children and health, social issues, and immigration. Key proposals include reducing VAT for pubs, constructing affordable housing, and enhancing child benefits. The…
The Social Democrats have unveiled a comprehensive election manifesto pledging to deliver 145,000 affordable and social homes over five years, ensure free public transport for children under 18, and introduce a wealth tax. Their plan includes ending no-fault evictions, a…
The Labour Party has introduced a comprehensive manifesto ahead of the upcoming elections, highlighting initiatives such as a public childcare scheme, a full year of paid parental leave, and measures to combat child poverty. Leader Ivana Bacik emphasized the importance…
RTÉ’s new podcast ‘Behind the Ballot’ explores the first week of the General Election campaigns, hosted by David McCullagh, Katie Hannon, and Fran McNulty. Key topics include the influential farming vote discussed at the IFA’s National Conference, the Green Party’s…
Fine Gael is set to reveal its policy on child welfare, proposing a permanent double child benefit to help families with back-to-school costs. The initiative includes a Pay-Related Parents Benefit, capping childcare fees at €200 monthly per child, and expanding…
