Tag #Demographics

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Spain Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis Due to Aging Population

Spain's aging population is drastically increasing public spending, particularly in pensions and healthcare, according to a new Airef report projecting a 7% deficit and 130% debt-to-GDP ratio by 2050 without reforms.

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t24.com.tr
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Turkey Launches "Year of the Family" with Extensive Family Support Program

Turkey's 2025 "Year of the Family" program offers newlyweds a 150,000 lira interest-free loan, housing priority for families with three or more children, and discounts on transportation and cultural activities, aiming to boost birth rates and strengthen family units.

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52% Bias Score

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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

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zeit.de
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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

No Poverty
zeit.de
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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

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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

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kathimerini.gr
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Aging Workforce Cripples Greek Retail Sector

According to the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship's 2024 Annual Report, the average age of Greek retail employees has risen from 38.9 years in 2008 to 42.8 years in 2024, with fewer young people entering the sector and part-time employment falling below 7 percent.

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32% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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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.

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36% Bias Score

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dw.com
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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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pda.kp.ru
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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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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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dw.com
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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

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