Germany

Maternity leave (Mutterschutz) is 14 weeks (6 before, 8 after). This is then often combined with parental leave (Elternzeit) and paid parental leave (Elterngeld). Source The 14 weeks are paid at 100% of previous net salary (health insurance covers €13/day with employer topping up rest). Source

No shared leave, however both parents are entitled to parental leave (Elternzeit) and paid parental leave (Elterngeld) can be shared.

No paternity leave for non-birth parents. However in order to receive all 14 months of paid parental leave (Elterngeld), 2 months need to be taken by the partner (all 14 months need to be taken before the first birthday). Non birthing parents are also entitled to parental leave (Elternzeit). Source There is no specific policy for the non-birthgiver, however they can take Elternzeit. Source

Both parents are entitled to 3 years of parental leave per child ("Elternzeit") up to the point the child turns 8 years old. Source Families can split a total of 14 months of paid parental leave ("Elterngeld") at a rate of 65%-67% of net pay with the maximum of €1800 per month. A single parent can only take up to 12 months. "Mutterschutz" supersedes Elterngeld for the birth parent. We assume the bith parent takes 12 months of "Elterngeld" (minus the 8 weeks of "Mutterschutz") and the non-birth parent takes 2 months of Elterngeld. Source

The birth parent is assumed to have taken 12 months of Elterngeld (there is also ElterngeldPlus, which can double the time off for half the compensation). Germany pays benefits based on net salary and there's no tax to be paid.

The non-birth parent is assumed to have taken 2 months of Elterngeld to provide the 14 months of support available to the couple. Germany pays benefits based on net salary and there's no tax to be paid.