The number of births in Europe have dropped dramatically in recent years, new statistics reveal. But which countries have seen the biggest drop in the birthrate?
As Germany celebrates International Women’s Day, many foreign parents say the government should consider new measures to improve gender equality within households. Â
In the market for childcare? Data shows Kita (daycare) spots for young children are not only a challenge to find, but also a costly decision for families in Germany.
It's the midst of flu season, both for employees and their kids. If your child falls ill, here's what you need to know about receiving paid time off in Germany.
Germany has said that new fathers and co-mothers will have two weeks of paid paternity leave after the birth of their child - starting in 2024. Yet a concrete date for the plan still hasn't been announced.
From receiving greater tax benefits to more easily being able to take off work to care for a sick child, these are some of the biggest changes for families in Germany in 2024.
Germany is planning to cut entitlement to Elterngeld for higher earners - but after an uproar, fewer people will be affected. Here's a look at the latest planned changes.
A new study has found that Germany is short around 430,000 kita or daycare places, despite the legal right of parents to childcare spaces for any child they have under three years of age.
Schools and nurseries in Germany could have to close their doors due to too many staff members calling in sick with seasonal infections, the primary school association has warned.
Children should be regularly tested on their German language skills to check they aren't falling behind in their early years of schooling, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has said.
Parents in Germany are currently required to submit a sick note for their child on the first day of illness to receive paid time off work. But Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced on Sunday that a more lenient policy is coming.
An increasing number of teachers are teaching at German schools without a recognised qualification, according to Germany’s Statistical Office on Wednesday.
A significant number of teachers working part-time in Germany would be prepared to work more hours, according to a recent study - but only for better overtime pay.
A recent survey reveals that many German companies do not provide any special leave for fathers following the birth of a child, with 44 percent of surveyed firms offering no such provisions.
Germany is on the cusp of slashing entitlement to parental leave for couples who earn €150k or more per year. Two parents offer their views on the changes - and how it could impact mothers in particular.
In the coming years, various types of financial support for parents will be unified under a single system in Germany. Here's how much lower incomes families could receive per child.
Germany’s coalition government reached an agreement on 'basic child allowance' (Kindergrundsicherung) on Monday. What does this mean for all families in Germany?
