News Round-Up
24 April 2024
Across Europe, births have been below replacement level for decades, leading to ageing societies that increasingly struggle to support their elderly populations and maintain a good standard of living. What's behind it?
Sweden showed up the lockdown countries with its lower overall excess mortality after three years. But why has the birth rate plummeted and why are excess deaths still running hot, asks Robert Kogon.
Lower Western birthrates lead to a reduction in CO2, which helps combat climate change, says the WEF’s Prof Sarah Harper. But not if there is a rise in births from increasing immigrant populations, argues Igor Chudov.
Pope Francis has told millennials to stop being "selfish and egotistical" and to start families instead of having pets. Philip Pilkington agrees, adding that immigration is a Ponzi scheme that cannot solve the crisis.
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