The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations disappointed at how a proposal to increase maternity leave was shot down by the EU.
The MCWO noted that aside from Belgium and Portugal, all member states opposed the European Commission’s plans to legislate for a 20 week maternity leave thus extending it by six weeks and for the introduction of a two week paternity leave.
It also noted how Malta opposed these plans reportedly because of the heavy financial burden as well as the inappropriateness of the timing, considering the current economic climate in Europe.
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