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France's Population: Stable Growth Despite Declining Birth Rate
France's population, currently at 68.6 million, is projected to peak at 70 million in the 2040s before declining to 68 million by 2070, driven by a declining birth rate offset by positive net migration; however, this is also leading to an aging population.
France's Population: Stable Growth Despite Declining Birth Rate
France's population, currently at 68.6 million, is projected to peak at 70 million in the 2040s before declining to 68 million by 2070, driven by a declining birth rate offset by positive net migration; however, this is also leading to an aging population.
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36% Bias Score
Underrepresentation in Germany's New Bundestag
Luke Hoß, a 23-year-old Left party member, is the youngest member of Germany's new Bundestag, where young people, women, workers, and minorities remain underrepresented, reflecting systemic issues within political parties.
Underrepresentation in Germany's New Bundestag
Luke Hoß, a 23-year-old Left party member, is the youngest member of Germany's new Bundestag, where young people, women, workers, and minorities remain underrepresented, reflecting systemic issues within political parties.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine's Labor Crisis: Deferments Hampered by Corruption
Ukraine is experiencing a severe labor shortage, prompting the government to offer mobilization deferments to those who return and work in key sectors; however, corruption and inconsistent enforcement within military enlistment offices hinder this initiative, with over 70% of Ukrainian emigrants unw...
Ukraine's Labor Crisis: Deferments Hampered by Corruption
Ukraine is experiencing a severe labor shortage, prompting the government to offer mobilization deferments to those who return and work in key sectors; however, corruption and inconsistent enforcement within military enlistment offices hinder this initiative, with over 70% of Ukrainian emigrants unw...
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64% Bias Score
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies—10,000 yuan for a first child, 10,000 yuan annually until age five for a second, and 10,000 yuan annually until age ten for a third—to boost its declining birth rate, reflecting a broader national effort to address demographic chal...
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52% Bias Score
Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees
Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).
Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees
Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's War-Exacerbated Depopulation Crisis
Ukraine's population has plummeted from 52 million in 1991 to an estimated 37.9 million in 2024 due to pre-existing low birth rates, high mortality, and emigration exacerbated by the ongoing war, with predictions of a further decline below 30 million. The return rate of refugees is expected to be mu...
Ukraine's War-Exacerbated Depopulation Crisis
Ukraine's population has plummeted from 52 million in 1991 to an estimated 37.9 million in 2024 due to pre-existing low birth rates, high mortality, and emigration exacerbated by the ongoing war, with predictions of a further decline below 30 million. The return rate of refugees is expected to be mu...
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52% Bias Score
German Parliament's Youngest Member Donates Salary to Fight Poverty, Underscoring Representation Issues
Luke Hoss, Germany's youngest member of parliament, plans to donate most of his salary to help people struggling with poverty, highlighting the underrepresentation of young people, women, and working-class individuals in the Bundestag and the need for greater inclusivity in German politics.
German Parliament's Youngest Member Donates Salary to Fight Poverty, Underscoring Representation Issues
Luke Hoss, Germany's youngest member of parliament, plans to donate most of his salary to help people struggling with poverty, highlighting the underrepresentation of young people, women, and working-class individuals in the Bundestag and the need for greater inclusivity in German politics.
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20% Bias Score
Russia Pays Schoolgirls for Pregnancies to Combat Demographic Crisis
The Oryol region in western Russia is now paying schoolgirls 100,000 rubles (~€1,050) upon registering a pregnancy, mirroring a national trend of financial incentives to combat Russia's declining birth rate, as announced by Governor Andrey Klychkov in December.
Russia Pays Schoolgirls for Pregnancies to Combat Demographic Crisis
The Oryol region in western Russia is now paying schoolgirls 100,000 rubles (~€1,050) upon registering a pregnancy, mirroring a national trend of financial incentives to combat Russia's declining birth rate, as announced by Governor Andrey Klychkov in December.
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60% Bias Score
German Undertaking Training Center in Münnerstadt Sees Rise in Female Apprentices, Calls for Increased Regulation
Germany's national training center for undertakers in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, is experiencing a surge in female apprentices and a comprehensive curriculum covering various skills from casket construction to event management, yet lacks regulation and requires a master craftsman certification.
German Undertaking Training Center in Münnerstadt Sees Rise in Female Apprentices, Calls for Increased Regulation
Germany's national training center for undertakers in Münnerstadt, Bavaria, is experiencing a surge in female apprentices and a comprehensive curriculum covering various skills from casket construction to event management, yet lacks regulation and requires a master craftsman certification.
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Emigration Revitalizes European Jewish Communities
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reports a dramatic reversal of decades-long emigration from Europe to Israel; due to factors like political polarization and security concerns, approximately 630,000 Israelis now live abroad, boosting European Jewish communities and changing their cultural la...
Israeli Emigration Revitalizes European Jewish Communities
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reports a dramatic reversal of decades-long emigration from Europe to Israel; due to factors like political polarization and security concerns, approximately 630,000 Israelis now live abroad, boosting European Jewish communities and changing their cultural la...
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40% Bias Score
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, following a national commitment to address China's declining fertility and aging population.
Hohhot Offers Generous Childcare Subsidies to Boost Birth Rate
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, is providing substantial childcare subsidies up to 100,000 yuan per child to boost birth rates, following a national commitment to address China's declining fertility and aging population.
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland to have more pensioners than school children by 2030
New projections from Nisra indicate that by 2030, Northern Ireland will have 356,000 pensioners and 349,000 children aged 15 and under, driven by increased life expectancy and falling birth rates, creating significant implications for public services like education.
Northern Ireland to have more pensioners than school children by 2030
New projections from Nisra indicate that by 2030, Northern Ireland will have 356,000 pensioners and 349,000 children aged 15 and under, driven by increased life expectancy and falling birth rates, creating significant implications for public services like education.
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48% Bias Score
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