On 17 September 2008, the social partners at European level launched negotiations on parental leave with a view to revising the existing EU legislation (Directive 96/34/EC), itself based on a framework agreement concluded by European employers' and trade unions' representatives.
2008. aasta 17. septembril alustasid Euroopa tasandi tööturu osapooled läbirääkimisi lapsehoolduspuhkuse üle,