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The Spanish government is strengthening the rights of caregivers, cleaners, and gardeners. As of October 1, domestic workers and household helpers will be treated the same as employees in other industries. As a result, several hundred thousand workers will have access to social security, minimum wage and unemployment benefits.

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A new family law is now in effect in Finland that redefines the length of parental leave and the amount or duration of child care benefits. For both parents. For the first time, both mothers and fathers are entitled to parental leave of the same length.

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The European Parliament has agreed on a regulation to stop the worldwide deforestation of rainforests. Products that contribute to the destruction of rainforests through their production should no longer be allowed to be imported into the EU in the future. With the regulation on “deforestation-free supply chains,” the Parliament wants to make companies more accountable.

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The Spanish government of Socialist Pedro Sanchéz wants to do everything to “relieve the middle class and workers”, says the Prime Minister. From September 1st, rail travel in Spain will be free for local and medium-distance trains for three months. In Germany, 52 million 9-Euro tickets were sold in the summer, saving 1.8 million tonnes of CO2, according to the Association of German Transport Companies.

Read more: Spain: free rail travel for commuters for 3 months