Norwegian children’s minister pleads that more families have a “third child”
The Norwegian government is concerned about the continuously lower birth rates in the country. The Minister for Children and Families pleads that … Read more
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France: Who are the large families in 2023?
These large tribes, with three or more children, represent 21% of French families. Despite the decline in the birth rate, large families … Read more
OPINION – Hungary: Europe’s Pro-Family Leader
By Sven R. Larson, in europeanconservative.com According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in 2020, the fertility rate in … Read more
Family barometer: Most Finns want 2 kids, but often don’t end up having them
As the proportion of people who decide against having children grows, the researchers wanted to find out why others still want to … Read more
Estonia: Large families benefit sums to be hiked, age limit brought down
Sides to Estonia’s coalition government have agreed that the large families benefit will run until the third child reaches the age of … Read more
Province of Trento (Italy): Baby bonuses for large families and new incentives for young couples with children
A sort of 2023 baby bonus of up to EUR 5,000 for large families is on the way, as well as new … Read more
Parental bonus and ‘Zero pension pillar’ approved in Slovakia
By zazivotarodinu.sk Another pro-family measure has become a reality in Slovakia where the parental bonus was approved by the National Council of … Read more
Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe
Europe saw a 14% drop in its birth rate in January 2021 compared to previous years – a decline probably triggered by … Read more
Births in Lithuania have halved – what’s happening?
In 1990, around 57,000 babies were born in Lithuania. In 2021, the number of newborns fell to 23,000. The consequences of the … Read more
European Commission presents the European Care Strategy
Yesterday the European Commission presented the European Care Strategy to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services across the European Union and improve the … Read more