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switzerland

Despite changing attitudes, Swiss women still fear having a baby will harm their career

Women in Switzerland still feel having a child may damage their job prospects, a study has revealed.

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No parental leave for Swiss military fathers

While new fathers across Switzerland can look forward to benefit from the new paternal leave allowances the government is set to introduce, men completing their compulsory military service will have no such luck.

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Switzerland to introduce two-week paternity leave after referendum attempt withdrawn

Fathers in Switzerland are set to receive two weeks off work after the government proposed a compromise with family leave campaigners.

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Tell us: What is it really like bringing up kids in Switzerland?

A recent study suggested Switzerland is the least family-friendly country in Europe. But are things really so bad? Share your own experiences with our readers by filling in our survey here.

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Switzerland’s new 38-week parental leave proposal: what you need to know

An expert commission called for Switzerland to catch up with the rest of the developed world by introducing nine and a half months of paid parental leave. Here’s what you need to know.

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Swedish expat misses generous paternal leave

Jonas Medin, who left Sweden to follow his wife to Basel, Switzerland, misses the generous paid paternity leave allowed in his home country and laments the fact more Swedish men do not take advantage of the benefit.