Demographic challenges in the EU in light of economic and development inequalities
News from EESC The aim of active family policies is to guarantee that having children, who ensure the future of Europe, does … Read more
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Spain faces a demographic problem as its birth rate tumbles
(by newseu.ctgn.com) The fertility rate in Spain is dropping while its population is ageing. The country of 46 million is at risk … Read more
Why fertility policies don’t work
Counting on immigration isn’t really a long-term solution but efforts by some countries to increase birth rates have not been yielding the … Read more
Business lobby calls for govt action to boost Finland’s birth rate
A continued low birth rate will affect the government’s ability to bankroll social services and pensions in the future. By yle.fi A … Read more
Why Are Birth Rates in Sweden Falling?
(by Daniel Rossetti, Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA)) Fewer and fewer children are being born in Sweden, while the average age of … Read more
Poland: Appointment of the Government Plenipotentiary for Demographic Policy
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki appointed Barbara Socha to the position of the Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Family, Labour and … Read more
Latvia: Recognition to best supporters of 3+ Family Card
On 21th of November 2019 in capital of Latvia Riga held a solemn event for entrepreneurs from most highly rated companies, which … Read more
The EESC conference in Zagreb: tackling demographic issues will be crucial for the EU’s survival
On 14 November, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a conference on demographic challenges in the European Union. As announced … Read more
EU Work-life Balance Directive enters into force
The Work-life Balance Directive, which aims to improve families’ access to family leave and flexible work arrangements, has entered into European Union … Read more
Fertility rate drop will see EU population shrink 13% by year 2100
(By Euronews) There will be approximately 449.271 million people living in the European Union by 2100, 13% fewer than today’s population. … Read more
