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Raising a Family

April 3, 2007

As Germany grapples with falling birthrates, German Family Minister Ursula von der Leyen, a mother of seven herself, has initiated plans that would lead to major changes in the way the country supports families.

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As Germany grapples with falling birthrates, German Family Minister Ursula von der Leyen, a mother of seven herself, has initiated plans that would lead to major changes in the way the country supports families.

Her proposals for funding of parental leave and childcare are of particular interest to Germany's working women and families looking for all-day schools and childcare options, including kindergartens and nannies.

Read this selection of DW-WORLD.DE articles on the issues surrounding families in Germany, and the country's search for a new approach to family politics.