paternity leave
Share parental leave evenly if you want your relationship to last, Swedish study shows
Sweden is known for offering one of the most generous parental leave packages in the world, but a new study confirms that it can also have a negative impact on couples if not handled in the right way.
More dads taking paternity leave
The number of fathers taking advantage of Sweden's generous parental leave benefits is slowly rising, according to new statistics.
Liberals propose third daddy month
The Liberal People's Party (Folkpartiet) want a third paternity month of parental benefit saying it will play a crucial role for children and help career prospects for mothers.
Fathers make up third of parental leave
Dads are staying at home with their children more in the summer according to statistics released by the social insurance office (Försäkringskassan).
Swedish dads could lose out under EU plans
An EU proposal intended to improve rights to maternity leave could lead to Swedish fathers losing out, ministers have said.