Analysis

March 17, 2023

Spain is the first European country to introduce paid period leave — but will women take it?

Not everyone is convinced that the new law is without flaws


Anna Freeman

5 min read

Lotus Smits, global head of diversity, inclusion and culture at Glovo

Spain became the first European country to pass a paid menstrual leave law last month.

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Suzie Blaszkiewicz, a senior video producer at Typeform
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A photo of Surya Varma, an international marketing specialist at ifeel
Surya Varma, international marketing specialist at ifeel
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Lotus Smits, global head of diversity, inclusion and culture at delivery giant Glovo
Lotus Smits, global head of diversity, inclusion and culture at Glovo
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A selfie of Iris Serra, a growth marketer at the Barcelona-based mental health startup Oliva Health
Iris Serra, growth marketer at Oliva Health
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Anna Freeman

Anna Freeman is a freelance reporter based in Barcelona. She tweets from @AnnaLouiseFreem

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