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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France politics

Macron wants more French babies but his meddling fertility plan isn't the answer | Rokhaya Diallo

France is facing a decline in birthrate, with a 7% drop in 2023.
President Macron announced a plan for fertility testing for those aged 25 as part of a 'demographic rearmament' strategy. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
France politics

French proposal for free fertility tests at age 25 outrages women's groups

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes a "major plan" to reverse France's declining birthrate, including offering free fertility checks to 25-year-olds.
The proposal has received strong reactions in France, with some women criticizing the government for pressuring them to think about fertility early and women's rights groups arguing that more should be done to make it affordable to have children. [ more ]
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