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U.S. Birth Rate Decline Sparks Political Debate

The U.S. birth rate is plummeting, prompting political debate, particularly among conservatives who frame it as a national crisis due to projected workforce shortages and the potential strain on Social Security; however, couples cite high costs and career challenges as key factors in their decisions...

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Bristol Birth Rate Plummets Amidst Rising Living Costs

Bristol's birth rate has fallen by 36% in the last 10 years, more than the national average of 21%, due to financial pressures and the increasing cost of living, impacting young people's ability to afford raising families.

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Russia's Controversial Birth Rate Policy Sparks Debate

Russia's controversial policy offering financial aid to pregnant students, including high school girls, aims to counter declining birth rates, sparking criticism for potentially encouraging teenage pregnancies and raising ethical concerns.

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Housing Costs in the Netherlands Impact Birth Rates

A new study by CBS and NIDI reveals that rising housing prices in the Netherlands are negatively impacting birth rates, with renters, particularly women in expensive areas, having significantly fewer children than homeowners.

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Japan's Population Decline: A Global Warning Sign

Japan's population declined by almost one million people in 2024 due to low birth rates and marriage rates, prompting government initiatives and raising concerns about global demographic trends; the US birth rate also remains below replacement level.

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Global Population Decline: Reshaping Economies and Power Dynamics

A McKinsey Global Institute report reveals that by 2100, some countries face population declines of 20-50% due to globally low fertility rates, drastically impacting consumption, labor markets, and economic power.

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North Macedonia's Proposed 'Unmarried Tax' Sparks Debate on Tax Reform and Declining Birth Rate

A proposed tax on unmarried individuals in North Macedonia sparked public debate, leading to calls for tax reform and highlighting the country's declining birth rate and need for improved public services rather than punitive measures. The proposal was later retracted by Prime Minister Dimitar Kovace...

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UN Report Highlights Global Reproductive Agency Crisis

The UN Population Fund's 2025 report reveals a global crisis of "reproductive agency," with one in five people globally expecting fewer children than desired due to economic and social barriers like high parenthood costs, job insecurity, and sexism, urging investment in affordable housing, parental ...

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Ohio "Natural Family Month" Bill Sparks LGBTQ+ Backlash

Ohio lawmakers introduced House Bill 262, designating the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month," sparking criticism from LGBTQ families for its exclusionary definition of family, while proponents argue it addresses declining birth and marriage rates.

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Norway's Falling Birthrate Prompts Government Intervention

Norway's birthrate has fallen from 1.98 children per woman in 2009 to 1.40 in 2023, prompting the government to commission a birthrate committee to investigate the causes and devise strategies to reverse the trend, as the low birthrate poses challenges to future workforce and elder care.

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Global Birth Rate Plummets: Smartphones a Key Culprit?

The U.S. birth rate has plummeted to a record low, mirroring a global trend linked to increased smartphone use and resulting digital solitude, challenging government incentives aimed at boosting fertility.

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Fewer Fertility Treatment Applications and Births in Sachsen-Anhalt in 2024

In 2024, Sachsen-Anhalt saw a decrease in applications for fertility treatment funding (422, down from 445 in 2023), with 354 approvals (compared to 360 in 2023). The most common reason for rejection was treatment outside Sachsen-Anhalt without urgent justification. This trend coincides with a new l...

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