Remuneration Breaking the “rabenmutter” stereotype: German mothers face heavy financial toll Cultural expectations, not just policy gaps, are holding women back, lawyer warns iStock.com/batak1 Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Monday 03 November 2025 Women in Germany face much higher losses in earnings and greater long-term effects on their career and future pension income after childbirth than previously estimated, according to rece Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Remuneration Marriage costs German women 20% of their wages, study finds Remuneration Irish firms must prepare for greater pay gap reporting obligations Pay transparency Netherlands issues important update on Pay Transparency Directive Remuneration UK’s gender pay gap might be worse than official data suggests