TL;DRIn 2025, Spain saw a 2.7 percent decrease in divorces compared to the previous year, with 83,683 cases. Joint custody arrangements have become more prevalent than sole maternal custody.
TL;DRIn Ukraine, 30 children are awaiting adoption, but only one family has expressed readiness to take a child. This situation stems from understandable reasons.
TL;DRAn 18-month-old baby was discovered deceased inside a car in Almada, having seemingly been forgotten by a childcare employee. The discovery was made when the child's mother came to pick them up.
TL;DRNew statistics from the Federal Statistical Office regarding work and family contradict claims by Friedrich Merz that people in Germany are not working enough. The data indicate a different trend.
TL;DRFollowing a debate involving Jens Spahn, calls for the legalization of surrogacy have emerged, with the current ban described as hypocritical, paternalistic, and ineffective. Proponents argue that women should have the autonomy to decide if they wish to carry a child for others.
TL;DRIn Norway, almost all fathers take parental leave, in contrast to Germany where less than half do so. Norway offers models that have proven effective for encouraging paternal involvement in childcare.
TL;DRThe number of completed apartments in Germany is expected to continue to decline, reaching approximately 185,000 in 2026. The ifo Institute anticipates little prospect of a recovery in construction activity.
TL;DRThe number of single parents in Germany saw a slight decrease over a ten-year period, reaching 1.62 million individuals in 2025. Mothers of children under 18 continue to be predominantly affected by this decline.
TL;DRThe department store chain Galeria is considering closing 33 of its 83 stores. This move indicates ongoing negotiations with landlords.
TL;DRClimate change is impacting urban livability and affordability, influencing who can afford rent and property prices. This phenomenon is causing housing prices to increase in suburban areas.