Italy's INPS introduces digital parental leave, pension loan rates, and video guide for domestic employers

The Institute for Social Welfare (INPS) has launched a fully digital procedure for parental and mandatory paternity leave applications by workers who reside abroad. Effective July 1 2026, requests are submitted through the INPS web portal and processed by designated overseas “Sedi Polo” offices, streamlining access for expatriate parents.

INPS also published new maximum interest rates (TAEG) for the “cessione del quinto” pension loan for the third quarter of 2026. The rates, which vary by borrower age and loan amount, are binding from July 1 2026 and the system blocks any loan proposals that exceed these thresholds.

On May 29 2026, INPS added a personalized, interactive video guide for domestic employers who have overdue quarterly contributions. The guide, delivered via MyINPS notifications and the INPS mobile app, walks users through online payment steps and links to related services such as the contribution ledger and employer portal. The initiative is part of the PNRR‑funded communication innovation project.