The French government has launched a campaign encouraging young adults, particularly those around 29, to consider starting families earlier, amid growing concerns over the country’s declining fertility rate.
Health officials say the initiative aims to help individuals avoid future regrets, as many people face fertility challenges later in life and wish they had acted sooner.
The campaign is part of a broader 16-point plan designed to address France’s falling birth rate, a challenge shared by several Western countries, including the United Kingdom, according to Sky News.
Currently, France’s fertility rate stands at 1.56 children per woman, well below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population. Officials warn that this decline could strain pensions, healthcare, and social services as the population ages and the number of working taxpayers decreases.
By encouraging earlier family planning, French authorities hope to create a balance between population stability and the personal choices of young adults, while addressing the long-term economic and social implications of a shrinking workforce.
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