French Birth Rates Decline Spurs Calls for Family Policy Overhaul
France faces a sustained drop in birth rates despite current family policies, prompting calls for a comprehensive reform to address economic and social obstacles to childbirth.
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French Health Authority Officially Moves Away from Psychoanalysis in Autism Care with New Evidence-Based Guidelines
France's Haute Autorité de Santé releases new autism guidelines emphasizing evidence-based therapies and ending psychoanalysis.
Majority of French Fathers Fully Utilize Extended Paternity Leave After 2021 Reform
Since the 2021 reform, most French fathers now take full paternity leave, although professional stability affects access and financial issues remain barriers.
French Senate Approves New Two-Month Parental Birth Leave Starting 2027
The French Senate has approved a new two-month parental birth leave for each parent, effective January 1, 2027, aiming to enhance family support and task sharing post-childbirth.
Defiscalization of Child Support Payments Advances in France's 2026 Budget
A new amendment in France's 2026 budget proposes making child support payments tax-exempt, aiming to restore fiscal fairness for single-parent families.
Marina Kaye's Parenting Rules Spark Social Media Debate
Marina Kaye's new parenting rules have ignited a public debate on social media.