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
Europe
Road to extinction? Europe’s birth rates hit rock bottom. These are the least fertile countries
While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe’s population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new … Read more
Having two children is still the norm for the French, but this could soon change, according to a study by INED.
In France, as elsewhere in Europe, the fertility rate continues to decline and the average number of children desired is falling. By: … Read more
Nearly 25% of EU households had at least 1 child in 2024
In 2024, in the EU, there were nearly 202 million private households. Slightly less than a quarter of those (23.6%) included children, whereas 76.4% … Read more
Germany sees rise in number of large families
By dw.com More families in Germany have three or more children. Many of them have a migration background. The share of children growing up … Read more
Italy’s demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low
Italy’s demographic crisis deepened in 2024 as the number of births hit a new record low, emigration accelerated and the population continued … Read more
Provincial France’s Decreasing Fertility Becomes a Challenge
Colomiers in south-west France is modern, spread out – and not very attractive. Young couples came here from the nearby city of … Read more
Hungarian Family Values and Policies Discussed by Experts and Policymakers
The ‘Family 2025’ conference hosted by KINCS and the Századvég Foundation on 30 January 2025 in the Museum of Ethnography brought together … Read more
The Power of Demography for Europe’s Future
Christa Schweng, EESC Member, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on The impact of demography on Social Europe, argues that demography has the power … Read more
Spanish report finds taking one’s baby to day care reduces the probability of having more children
Those who rely on grandparent care or a nanny are more likely to increase their family size. Spain is one of the … Read more