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Increase SMP to be paid for at least 1 year on a % of 90-95
Closed
456 signatures
What the petition asks
The miraculous bond between a mother and baby is so essential for the baby’s development in their first years. However current SMP is paid for a short period and not enough in percentage.
Increasing the SMP rate and duration will help mothers to take care of their babies for a longer duration.
Increasing the SMP rate and duration will help mothers to take care of their babies for a longer duration.
Currently the SMP is paid as below in some European Countries:
Denmark:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Serbia:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Sweden:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 420 Days
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 80
Norway:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 36 to 46 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: Parental benefits paid at 100 per cent for the shorter duration of leave and 80 per cent for the longer option.
Denmark:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Serbia:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100
Sweden:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 420 Days
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 80
Norway:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 36 to 46 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: Parental benefits paid at 100 per cent for the shorter duration of leave and 80 per cent for the longer option.
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
456
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.