Brazil eyes family planning to curb population rise
President Jose Sarney moves to push birth control and contraceptive access across Brazil, aiming to reduce poverty, illiteracy, and high infant mortality. Church opposition, feminist concerns, and medical supervision questions frame a national debate as campaigns prepare to begin in March.
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National Council For Women’s Rights
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Population losses worry Europe
European leaders warn aging populations threaten economies defense and national identity. Births fall below replacement while life expectancy rises, with Germany Sweden and Italy highlighting strain on welfare and services. Immigration and policies vary as researchers warn about a shrinking future for Europe.
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Express
European fertility rates stay high in Poland and fall short in France and Germany
European fertility rates remain high in Poland while Romania officials push regular examinations to deter illegal abortions. Bourcier de Carbon notes East and West Germany diverged after 1976 incentives, while West Germany resists such campaigns. Italian and French demographers reflect similar biases and warn that strong incentives require long term heavy spending.
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