In the first six months of 2026, 231,656 parental leave benefits were granted under Spain’s expanded maternity and childcare allowance. The policy, introduced in July 2025, provides 19 weeks of paid leave for general families and 32 weeks for single-parent households. Women accounted for 108,614 benefits, while men received 123,042, with 2.549 cases involving single-parent families. The leave duration extends to 17 weeks for the first year of a child’s life, plus an additional 2 weeks until the child turns 8. For single-parent families, the total is 32 weeks. The INSS reported a 3.3% increase in benefits compared to the same period in 2025. Regional data showed Andalucía, Catalonia, Madrid, and the Valencian Community had the highest numbers of beneficiaries.
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