'Natalist injunctions': Macron sparks uproar with call to revive France's birth rate
President Macron's plan to revive France's birth rate is causing controversy, with accusations of seeking to control women's bodies.
Macron is proposing better parental leave and combatting infertility to boost birth rates, but critics argue that these policies are contrary to women's autonomy. [ more ]
London schools at risk of closure as families flee the capital, report warns
London's school system is at risk as families leave the capital, resulting in a drop in demand for school places.
The decrease in demand is due to a falling birth rate and families leaving London because of Brexit, the pandemic, and the cost-of-living crisis. [ more ]
A TikToker Sparked Outrage For Questioning 'Priorities' Of Working Parents
The declining birth rate in the US can be attributed to factors such as access to reproductive healthcare and increasing educational and career opportunities for women.
Many Millennials are choosing not to have children due to financial constraints. [ more ]
Sagging birth rates are as bad for the US as illegal migrants
America's birth rate is currently at one of the lowest levels in history, well below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman.
The number of migrants arriving in America is set to surpass the number of children born to Americans this year, highlighting concerns about population growth. [ more ]