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Births in Europe reached their lowest point since the 1960s in 2022

South Korea and Japan address declining birth rates through new ministries and agencies, focusing on societal changes and family support.

Current laws in Japan, which dictate that families should adopt one family name after marriage, could result in the whole population being named "Sato."

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

In a bid to save its workforce from a severe staffing crisis, South Korea has spent more than £200 billion on encouraging couples to have children.

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to…

South Korea's birth rate fell to a record low last year, the government said on Wednesday, despite having poured billions of dollars into efforts to encourage women to have more children and maintain population stability.