The transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 in Spain: substantive compliance or formalism?

Authors

  • Ana Isabel Pérez Campos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54571/ajee.738

Keywords:

Parental leave, work–life balance, shared caregiving, Directive (EU) 2019/1158, RDL 9/2025, bridging clause, maternity, paternity

Abstract

The approval of RDL 9/2025 seeks to complete the belated and controversial transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158, which has sparked intense debate focused on: the technical option of integrating parental leave into birth leave, which facilitates coverage but dilutes the identity of the right; effectiveness for the biological mother; and the use of flexible weeks up to the age of eight. The balance points to formal compliance, but with shortcomings in the design of parental leave and uncertain effectiveness beyond the neonatal stage.

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Published

2026-02-26

How to Cite

Pérez Campos, A. I. (2026). The transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 in Spain: substantive compliance or formalism?. Anuario Jurídico Y Económico Escurialense, (59). https://doi.org/10.54571/ajee.738

Issue

No. 59 (2026)

Section

DERECHO

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Isabel Pérez Campos

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