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Well, Elterngeld plus so called parental leave is for both parents and the one receiving it can work but nor more than 30 hours per week, that means 30 hours max. On the other hand, if one partner works and the other is not working and both have applied for this Elterngeld plus, then you could shift it to the other person, which is not working or working lesser hours. In this case, your wife, for instance, can work normally without any restriction if you (the  man) does not work. In all cases, you have to contact the responsible office to clarify this and for further information.