The government of Angela Merkel adopted, on June 14, 2006, a bill introducing "parental wages" (Elterngeld), aimed at boosting the weak birth rate in Germany. The law is due to come into effect at the beginning of 2007. (Réf. 06606)
From now on , the mother or the father who decides to temporarily suspend her occupation after the birth of a child, will receive 67% of his/her last take-home pay for twelve months, up to 1800 euros.
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