During the CDS-PP parliamentary sessions, the former centrist leader also advocated for the expansion of the Youth IRS to families and discounts on IMT to combat the decline in birth rates.
Cristas wants equal parental leave
Monday, 23 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Parental leave (licença parental) in Portugal includes paid leave around childbirth that can be shared between parents plus a separate paternity quota, with eligibility usually tied to social‑security contributions or residency. Payments and administration go through Social Security (Segurança Social), so expat parents should check their contribution record, employment contract and register with Segurança Social to claim benefits and confirm exact leave length and pay rates.
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Other news coverage of this topic
- Assunção Cristas has no magic bullet for birth rates12:22am, 24 Mar 2026 • Dinheiro Vivo
- Assunção Cristas suggests equal leave for mothers and fathers: “Women continue to be penalised”9:14pm, 23 Mar 2026 • Expresso
- Assunção Cristas advocates for equal parental leave for fathers and mothers7:49pm, 23 Mar 2026 • Correio da Manhã
