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In a move hailed as a win for work-life balance in politics, the European Parliament has voted in favour of allowing proxy voting during pregnancy and after childbirth. Under the new rules, an MEP who is pregnant or has recently given birth can delegate her plenary vote to another MEP: - Up to three months before the estimated date of birth - Up to six months after childbirth The change aims to make it easier for new and expecting mothers to continue participating in parliamentary work without h