In brief
The table reproduces the key points from the country pages. An empty cell means the information is missing from our database; it does not prove that a right or scheme does not exist. See the full pages for sources, dates, conditions and exceptions.
Select a topic and two countries: the columns update with each choice. The summaries give a first overview; the rows detail the points documented in the country pages.
Missing information calls for further research. Before taking any step, open the full page and check its sources, their dates and the stated conditions. Rules may vary by region or personal circumstances.
Child custody and parental responsibility after separation are treated separately from early childhood care, such as nurseries and childminding. Entries whose meaning remains unclear are not compared across these two topics.