Merz government plans new parental benefit rule: Women’s Council sees “poverty drivers for millions of women”
Home Consumer Status: 08.07.2026, 05:23 PM Comments Follow us on Google From 2027 onwards, a lot will change for mothers and fathers with parental allowance
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According to the Federal Statistical Office, in 2025 1.61 million people received parental allowance, including 1.19 million women and 417,000 men. It is currently paid out for 14 months if both parents participate in the care with at least two months each.
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According to the Federal Statistical Office, in 2025 1.61 million people received parental allowance, including 1.19 million women and 417,000 men.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1It is currently paid out for 14 months if both parents participate in the care with at least two months each.
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