
Spain Extends Paid Leave for Birth, Adoption, Guardianship, Foster Care and Childcare for Minors
On 29 July, Royal Decree-Law 9/2025 of the same date on the extension of paid leave for birth and care was published in the Spanish State Gazette. This Royal Decree transposes Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the work-life balance of parents and carers, repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU. Furthermore, it introduces a number of amendments to Spanish legislation: the Workers’ Statute in its version given by Royal Decree 2/2015 of 23 October, the Basic Statute for Public Employees, in its version given by Royal Decree 5/2015 of 30 October, and the General Social Security Law, in its version given by Royal Decree 8/2015 of 30 October.