Dad Influencers Rise as Italy Maintains Unequal Leave Policies

Italy's parliament rejected equalizing maternity and paternity leave in February, keeping maternity at 5 months and paternity at 10 days, citing budget concerns.
Italian fathers, like Diego Di Franco, are becoming 'dad influencers' on social media, promoting paternal involvement.
Italy's female employment is 53% in 2024, with a wide gender gap, as many women leave after childbirth, impacting economic growth with an aging population.
Spain's extended paternity leave increases father involvement and narrows the gender pay gap, while Italy's lawmakers are concerned about reforms, but private leave is used by younger fathers.
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