French President Emmanuel Macron in September said the measure was "first and foremost a move in favour of equality between women and men." PhotoO: Ludovic Marin/POOL via AP
The French Senate voted overwhelmingly to double paternity leave for new fathers from 14 to 28 days, including seven mandatory days off.
The flagship measure of the 2021 social security budget passed by 341 votes in favour, two against and one abstention.
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