Finland’s birth rate now depends on large families
In 2016, Finland’s fertility rate was 1.5, which could be a suitable level, says Professor Mikko Myrskylä. It is considerably lower than … Read more
Europe
Third child bonus in Trento (Italy): what’s new from January 1, 2026
The measure is intended for families residing in the province of Trento in which, starting from January 1, 2026, a third child … Read more
Which country in Europe waits the longest to have children?
On average, women in the European Union have their first children shortly before their 30th birthdays, data shows. Europeans are waiting longer … Read more
The OSCE Agrees: Support Large Families to Combat Demographic Decline
OSCE pushes for coordinated strategies on fertility, migration, and aging to secure future prosperity. “One of the greatest challenges facing humanity”: this … Read more
Cohesion or Exclusion? Europe and the Demographic Challenge of Rural Areas
EU cohesion policy puts a spotlight on demographic change, reducing inequality and stimulating development By: FAFCE Supporting families is not directly a … Read more
Poland’s president signs off on new zero income tax law for parents with two children
The bill, presented by Karol Nawrocki in August, removes the income tax obligation on families earning up to 140,000 zloty (€32,973) a … Read more
Italy: Government-Family Associations Meeting: Commitment to Large Families Bill Confirmed
Italy underscores its commitment to Large Families in a decisive delegation. By: redazione2 The long-awaited meeting between a delegation from the “Ditelo … Read more
Russia: The cost of improving demography in the draft budget for three years will exceed 10 trillion rubles
The draft budget provides for multiple measures to improve demography. By: OREANDA-NEWS The draft budget submitted to the government for the next … Read more
Greece unveils €1.6bn tax breaks to tackle demographic crisis
Greece has announced a €1.6bn package of tax cuts and financial incentives to combat a deepening population decline that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described … Read more
The different cash incentives to have kids across Croatia
By: Marija Udiljak, from Croatia Week Croatian municipalities are continuing to invest in demographic measures to support families, with some offering substantial … Read more