[robert_foss]

> The points in the article could apply to policies/norms in Sweden as well. Here, we get at least 4 weeks of paid vacation per year

No, mandatory EU minimums enforce at least 5 weeks of vacation.

[hedwall]

Yes, but you can carry over one week for up to five years. (I know people that does this and takes 10 weeks vacation in one stretch at year 5).

[bosie]

do you happen to know how 'vacation' is defined? would it include national holidays?

[hedwall]

It does not.

[bosie]

Fair. Seems like it isn't 5 but 4 weeks that is mandatory in the EU.

[robert_foss]

It's 5 + national holidays.

[bosie]

I am not doubting you though when i tried to look it up I found the EU requirement to be 20 days + national holidays (e.g. ireland, italy, Czech Republic,...). How would this be allowed if the EU requires 25 days?