The municipality attracts with generous benefits, including retirees and immigrants - 'This is a really big deal'
The municipality of Säkylä in Satakunta is implementing measures to combat low birth rates and an aging population by offering housing benefits and gift vouchers to new residents.
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.
To increase low birth rates, we need to help mothers
Claudia Goldin, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, argues that raising children requires substantial support due to the unpredictable demands of parenting, which often results in a dilemma for parents balancing work and family life.
Women do not realize the biological reality.
British politician Matt Goodwin has sparked controversy by proposing higher taxes on childless citizens and accusing women of not understanding the 'biological reality' of low birth rates in the UK.
MARI-VIVIAN ELLAM ⟩ Am I not considered dangerous as a stay-at-home mother?
Mari-Vivian Ellam, a mother of five, reflects on the societal perceptions of stay-at-home mothers in Estonia, feeling fulfilled yet criticized amid low birth rates.
Projected Employment Growth Rate to Drop to 0% in Ten Years Due to Low Birth Rates, Aging Population, and AI
A report predicts that South Korea's employment growth rate will stabilize at 0% by 2034, driven by low birth rates, an aging population, and advancements in AI technology.
My Japanese Lawyer Heroes [Understanding the World]
The article discusses the author's experiences and observations during a visit to Japan, particularly focusing on low birth rates and poverty issues, and highlights differences in legal aid for the impoverished between South Korea and Japan.
South Korean excluded from party: Wanted to 'import' women and marry them off
South Korean politician Kim Hee-soo has been expelled from his party for suggesting the importation of foreign brides to address low birth rates in the country.
Low birth rate: the country that tops the podium and where Argentina stands in the region
Argentina faces a significant decline in birth rates, with births dropping by 40% in less than a decade, highlighting a demographic shift towards an aging population.
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.
The most populous country in the world is facing a demographic crisis. How to reverse global trends?
China, Turkey, Finland, and Poland are grappling with low birth rates and ineffective solutions, reflecting a broader global demographic challenge.
VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA-KUBITS ⟩ Low fertility rate or how politicians betray the constitution
Recent statistics confirm a drop in birth rates, marking the second time in history that annual births fell below ten thousand, coupled with a negative migration balance, while politicians continue to disregard constitutional principles, as discussed by columnist and former parliament member Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits.