Announcement of Kanazawa City Mayoral Election, Incumbent and 3 Challengers to Debate on Urban Regeneration and Other Issues
The Kanazawa City mayoral election has been announced with four candidates, including the incumbent, focusing on urban development and addressing issues like declining birth rates.
Reorganization of High Schools and Entrance Exams: What Will Happen with Declining Birth Rates and Tuition Waivers?
The article discusses the impact of declining birth rates and the expansion of tuition waivers on high school reorganizations and entrance exam processes in Japan.
Birth rate in Tokyo increases for the first time in nine years due to extensive measures against declining birth rates, while nationwide numbers continue to decrease
Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
Japan has reported its 10th consecutive year of declining births, highlighting ongoing demographic challenges.
Epidemic of Loneliness. Daycare Centers and 800+ Are Not Enough to Solve the Lack of Children
Dr. Anna Gromada discusses how modern dating applications are exacerbating relationship issues and contributing to declining birth rates in Poland.
Last year's real consumer expenditure decreases for the first time in five years as the school-age population declines and education spending falls
Last year's real consumer expenditure showed a decrease for the first time in five years, largely due to falling education expenses amid a declining school-age population in South Korea.
Demographics: The situation in Greece is on a tightrope – Shrinkage since 1980
Greece faces a demographic crisis marked by declining birth rates since 1980, prompting discussions on potential measures to address the issue.
AVO-REIN TEREPING ⟩ Children are remembered on deathbeds
The article discusses the concerning trend of declining birth rates in Estonia and the implications for the country's future.
Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens
The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.
Kindergartens in the center of Warsaw are emptying. The city sounds the alarm
Warsaw's kindergartens are facing declining enrollment due to a drop in birth rates, prompting the city to call for greater parental support in choosing municipal facilities.
No, young adults have not stopped dreaming of children
A new study reveals that young adults in Denmark still aspire to have children, predominantly desiring two or more, despite a growing disconnect between their dreams and the reality of declining birth rates.
Researchers try to dispel two persistent myths about Danes' dreams of children
A recent study reveals that while young adults in Denmark still desire to have children, there is a growing gap between their dreams and the reality of declining birth rates.
A New Apocalypse Scenario: Welcome to the 'Demographic Collapse'
This article discusses the impending demographic collapse due to declining birth rates globally, with a particular focus on Argentina's situation and the challenges it poses.
Good news for families in Alytus district: double payment for newborns
Families in Alytus district will receive a doubled financial benefit upon the birth of a child, as part of a new initiative to support young families amidst declining birth rates.
Putin Urges Businesses to Encourage Employees to Have More Children
President Putin has called on businesses to promote larger families among employees to combat Russia's declining birth rates.
China and South Korea find a new shared bond: their rapidly ageing societies
China and South Korea are increasingly collaborating to address the challenges posed by their rapidly ageing populations and declining birth rates.
Due to a large family, they built a house, but in the end, they will have a single child. Birth rates are declining not only because of money
Czech women share their struggles with declining birth rates and the effects of career pressures on family planning.
Your time is running out - the French government wants to write to 29-year-olds about their fertility
The French government is considering sending motivational letters to encourage 29-year-olds to focus on their fertility as a response to declining birth rates.
Deputy Minister of Health for 'Rzeczpospolita': There must be at least two births per day in the ward
Poland's Deputy Health Minister discusses the ongoing demographic crisis and the need to ensure maternity wards can handle a minimum of two births daily to address declining birth rates.
Birth Rate: The Life Planning of Its Citizens Is None of the State's Business
In France, the government plans to send a letter to citizens turning 29, encouraging them to consider starting a family as a means to address declining birth rates.
Awards for Weddings and Taxes for Singles? Professor Egidijus Kūris Evaluates Politicians' Ideas
In response to declining birth rates in Lithuania, proposals including wedding bonuses and increased taxes on singles are being assessed by Professor Egidijus Kūris, who finds some suggestions outdated and immoral.
Jüri Kõre: Do we really have to worry about Estonia's declining birth rate?
The article critiques Estonian President Jüri Kõre's and French President Macron's handling of declining birth rates, emphasizing the need for scientific insights in policy making.
France: Please, consider having children!
The French government is encouraging citizens approaching 30 to consider parenthood due to declining birth rates, prompting discussions about its effectiveness and underlying cultural implications.
France will send letters to 29-year-old citizens to promote births
France is launching a plan to counter declining birth rates by sending letters to 29-year-olds, urging them to consider fertility-related options.
The Financing of Social Security "Keeps the Minister of Health Awake at Night"
French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist expresses concerns about Social Security financing due to an aging population and declining birth rates, calling for a national debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
€250 per child per month: the flagship measure of a 'big bang' in family policy to revive failing birth rates
A new report proposes significant reforms to France's family policy, including a monthly allowance for children and extended parental leave, aiming to boost declining birth rates.
Russia's Unique Proposal: Nature Has Organized It This Way
A unique proposal in Russia aims to regulate internet pornography to address the country's declining birth rates.
Bizarre Porn Proposal in Russia: "Nature is Organized That Way"
A Russian parliament member suggests regulating access to adult websites to boost the declining birth rates in the country.
Proposes 70 weeks of parental leave with 70 percent salary
A government committee in Norway suggests extending parental leave and reducing work hours to address declining birth rates.
Letter to the Editor: Take Declining Birth Rates Calmly
The letter argues that Sweden's population situation is not in crisis, suggesting a focus on creating more senior housing instead of encouraging higher birth rates among women.
The Curious Measure of France to Reverse the Decline in Birth Rates, a Phenomenon that Also Affects Argentina
France has unveiled a plan to address declining birth rates, including sending personalized messages to citizens upon turning 29.
Urmo Saareoja: let us not forget the role of culture in demographics
Urmo Saareoja emphasizes the importance of cultural factors in addressing Estonia's declining birth rates, suggesting that economic solutions alone will not suffice.
Social media could be a possible factor in fewer people having children
A report suggests that social media may contribute to the declining birth rates in Sweden, which have reached historically low levels since 2010, prompting a government investigation into the issue.
US population stops growing. Because of Trump
The article discusses how Donald Trump's immigration policies have impacted US population growth, the significance of declining birth rates, the economic effects of immigration, and demographic trends observed in states like Texas and California.
"We do not reproduce in a cage": housing, the cornerstone of demographics
The article explores how housing conditions are influencing birth rates in France, highlighting testimonies from couples postponing or abandoning plans for children due to housing issues and the emerging links between declining birth rates and the housing crisis.
Poland has entered the economic elite, but old assets no longer work
The article discusses Poland's rise to economic elite status amid challenges such as declining birth rates and pressures on labor markets and public finances.
As birth rates tumble, some progressives say the Left needs to offer solutions
Progressives are urged to address declining birth rates and propose solutions amidst concerns of aging populations in various countries including the US.
Heritage Foundation warns America 'dangerously close' to family breakdown point of no return
The Heritage Foundation's new report highlights a family crisis in America and advocates for policies to strengthen marriage and family formation.
Birth Balance: Fewer and Fewer Children
The number of births at Klinikum Fürstenfeldbruck has been declining consistently, with only 536 children born last year, the lowest number in years.
U.S. population growth is slowing. The immigration crackdown is a major factor
The U.S. population is projected to grow at a slower pace due to the Trump administration's immigration policies and declining birth rates, with a forecasted increase from 349 million to 357 million by 2035.
More expensive condoms and free births: China's new policies in 2026 amid demographic panic
China is implementing new demographic policies in 2026, including more expensive condoms and free childbirth, in response to concerns over declining birth rates after decades of population control measures.
China starts taxing contraception to boost birth rates
China has removed the tax exemption on contraception, implementing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills starting January 1st to encourage higher birth rates amid declining natality.
China Introduces Tax on Condoms and Contraceptive Pills
China has ended a three-decade exemption on contraceptive products by imposing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills as part of its efforts to combat declining birth rates.
China Implements Tax on Condoms to Promote Birth Rate
China has introduced a 13% tax on contraceptives to encourage higher birth rates, while child care services are exempt from this tax, in a bid to reverse declining demographic trends.
Geopolitics: The Future of the World is Decided in Eurasia
This article examines the implications of declining birth rates, high debt, and stagnant productivity for major powers from America to China in shaping the future of Eurasia and the global order.
Olivier Rey: 'Defecundity, why we have lost the desire to give life'
In an interview, philosopher Olivier Rey discusses the profound causes behind the declining birth rates in developed countries, as explored in his recent publication 'Defecundity.'