France introduces extra parental leave to boost birth rates

Under the new rules, mothers and fathers can now share an additional leave of one or two months on top of existing entitlements

Parents will receive 70 percent of their net salary during the first month and 60 percent during the second

July 01, 2026 09:38

PARIS: France on Wednesday launched new paid leave for both mothers and fathers, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to boost the country’s sluggish birth rate.