Australia: What it’s really like to have a big family today
Stares at the supermarket. 3 am starts. Batch cooking champions. As Australia’s fertility rate falls to a record low, families with four … Read more
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Italy’s Demographic Winter: Intentions, Constraints and Freedoms
Towards an Emancipatory Family Policy By Rita Picchianti and Paolo Moroni – National Association of Large Families (ANFN) – Italy Introduction Italy’s … Read more
Singapur: 5.000 children receive $10k grant and other benefits under scheme to spur large families
The Large Families Scheme, announced during Budget 2025, is meant to ease the costs of raising three children or more. By straitstimes.com … Read more
Luxembourg: Bedroom rules in social housing shut out large families
Rules on bedroom allocation in affordable housing are tightening eligibility, with larger households hit hardest Rules requiring children over the age of … Read more
“Parenthood is a Plus” campaign launched to address declining birth rates in Croatia
At a time when many young people are postponing parenthood due to insecurity, fear, and uncertainty about the future, the “Croatia for … Read more
Addressing EU demographic challenges: supporting large families and single parents
This study, prepared for the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Transport, Employment and Social Affairs and commissioned by the Committee on Employment … Read more
France’s population decline presents a political challenge
France now has the lowest average number of children per woman since the end of World War II. Decisions about whether to … Read more
Croatia: Association Obitelji 3plus promotes positive visibility of large families through media engagement.
Changing the narrative: Through authentic media stories and public advocacy, Obitelji 3plus continues to challenge stereotypes, promote family values, and highlight the … Read more
ELFAC calls for the removal of barriers that large families face to ensure the right to stay for all
As housing costs, poverty risks, and demographic change reshape Europe’s regions, targeted support for large families is essential to keeping communities vibrant … Read more
ELFAC Honours the Seitz Family of Germany as European Large Family of the Year 2025
Recognised for their outstanding commitment to family life, community service, cultural engagement, and intergenerational solidarity, the Seitz family embodies the values that … Read more