Tag #Demographics

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UK Faces Acute Economic Challenge from Shrinking Workforce

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey highlights Britain's "acute challenge" from weak economic growth and a post-pandemic drop in workers, particularly among young people and the long-term sick, impacting productivity and inflation.

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Greek MP's Death Creates Power Vacuum Amidst Demographic Crisis

The death of New Democracy MP Apostolis Vesyropoulos leads to Stella Arampatzi's unexpected ascension and creates a vacancy for the party's parliamentary group secretary, highlighting internal party divisions, while PASOK plans to address Greece's declining birth rate on its anniversary, September 3...

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South Korea Faces Military Personnel Shortage Amidst Demographic Crisis

South Korea's military personnel has decreased by 20% to 450,000 in six years due to a low birthrate and aging population, creating a 50,000 soldier deficit and impacting national defense readiness, while its rival North Korea has 1.2 million active soldiers.

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EU Family Benefit Spending: Wide Disparities Across Member States

In 2022, EU spending on family benefits averaged €830 per person—a 47% increase since 2012—with Luxembourg (€3789) spending the most and Albania (€48) the least among EU and EFTA countries, reflecting varied national policies and socio-economic factors.

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Germany's Fertility Rate Plummets to 1.35, Sparking Debate and Economic Concerns

Germany's fertility rate dropped to 1.35 children per woman in 2024, fueling debate after comedian Julia Brandner's book on sterilization sparked controversy; experts link the decline to economic uncertainty and inadequate family policies, warning of long-term social insurance consequences.

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Germany's Fertility Rate Hits a Low of 1.35 in 2024

Germany's 2024 fertility rate fell to 1.35 children per woman, a 2% decrease from 1.38 in 2023, resulting in 677,117 births; regional differences existed, with the lowest rate in Berlin (1.21) and the highest in Lower Saxony (1.42).

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Study: 2.8 Million Americans Identify as Transgender

A UCLA School of Law study finds 2.8 million Americans aged 13 and older identify as transgender, representing 1% of the U.S. population in that age group; the population is younger than the overall U.S. population, with over 75% under 35; data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Syst...

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Germany's Dual Recruitment Drive: Healthcare Workers and Gamers".

Germany is actively recruiting healthcare workers from Indonesia and gamers for its intelligence service and military to address demographic and staffing challenges; Foreign Minister Wadephul visited Indonesia to facilitate healthcare worker recruitment while the BND and Bundeswehr launched recruitm...

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South Korea's Shrinking Military: Birth Rate Crisis Fuels Defence Shortfall

South Korea's military has shrunk to 450,000 troops, a 20% decline in six years, mainly due to its world's lowest birth rate of 0.75, creating a defence shortfall against North Korea's 1.3 million troops, despite a \$43 billion defence budget.

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Spain's Population Reaches Record High Fueled by Immigration

Spain's population hit a record 49.3 million in Q2 2024, up 119,811, primarily due to a 95,277 increase in foreign residents, mainly Colombians and Moroccans, while Spanish-born residents decreased by 18,120.

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Germany's Declining Birth Rate Sparks Debate After Influencer's Book

German influencer Julia Brandner's book "I'm Not Kidding" details her sterilization and childfree choice, sparking debate amidst Germany's declining birth rate of 1.35 children per woman in 2024, causing concerns about the country's future social security system and economic stability.

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Greek PM to Address Economic and Social Issues at Upcoming DEF

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a brief vacation and will return to Athens on Monday to focus on the upcoming Thessaloniki International Fair (DEF), where he plans to address economic and social issues, including the housing crisis and demographic decline.

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