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Grandparents in Sweden can now shared their children's parental leave.

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Video. Sweden becomes the first to let grandparents take paid parental leave

Updated: 03/10/2024 - 10:52 GMT+2

Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends.

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