Maternity benefits: up to a thousand euros per child in Austria

MATERNITY INCENTIVES AUSTRIA

One thousand euros a month for twelve months after giving birth, free healthcare for mum and child, long maternity leave and guaranteed part-time work. This is not a mother's paradise but our next door neighbor Austria, where fertility policies go straight to the point without hesitating with communication campaigns of dubious efficacyObviously we are talking about a rich and well-organized country but taking a closer look at the policies to support the maternity we realize that the differences with Italy are oceanic.

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FERTILITY POLICIES

The most important measure adopted in the past few years across the Alps is called Kindedbetreuungsgeld, and literally means "family allowance". It ensures the mother 1000 euros per month since she gives birth for a whole yearIf you want, you can also decide to accept a lower amount and spread the subsidy over three years. But it doesn't end there, for mom and child is guaranteed, always for twelve months, a comprehensive health coverage while from the moment of birth families are entitled to an amount that varies between 150 to 180 euros per month to cover ordinary expenses until the child reaches the age of twenty-four. In addition to the financial subsidies, the Austrians have introduced a series of concessions in the world of work for new mothers. In fact, the contracts allow for taking maternity leave that can last up to three years and up to the child is entitled to part-time work once he or she reaches the age of six.

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POLICIES TO INCREASE THE BIRTH RATE

Much of this concrete aid in Italy represents a mirage making the merciless comparisonThe economic situation of our country imposes significant spending restrictions but It is necessary to be able to guarantee families the necessary support to prevent the birth rate from continuing to collapse“I miss Italy a lot but the quality of life here is unbeatable” he writes on his blog, mammanessCecilia, who has been living in Vienna for eight years and who, thanks to these policies, has been able to peacefully become a mother twice. After all, how can you blame her when, thanks to state subsidies, even the nurseries Do private institutions welcome children for free (except for 70 euros for meals and trips)?

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO BE A MOTHER IN ITALY:

• It's not worth it for a woman with children in Italy to work. She spends less by staying home and being a full-time mother.
• An impossible job in Italy? A mother. She's a tightrope walker, and if she gets pregnant, she'll lose her job.
• A women's café has opened in Prato, specializing in the support of mothers and families. The brainchild of a supermom.