European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC): Defending and promoting the rights and interests of families with three or more children. Consultative status @UN
New ELFAC Papers: Debunking The ‘Stork Theory’: Why Do Low-Fertility Societies Tax Their Own Reproduction? 👉 By @PieterVanhuysse https://t.co/ndSQXEn8cC
It is a statistical fact that the longer you leave it to have children, the less likely you are to have children. This is because people become less flexible, more stuck in their ways and less willing to take risks as they age.
https://t.co/ssJUJYK25q
For the first time, China has more people over 65 than children
👉 The Government is increasing subsidies, marriage assistance, and launching new policies to promote maternity
https://t.co/aWZrPv2sjg
New study with @jessica_nisen and @27Henrik
Finland's fertility fell from 1.87 TFR (2010) to under 1.4—now the record low.
Secularization is related to lower fertility; and couples' changing religious beliefs directly shape childbearing decisions.
https://t.co/fXq8YXCF49
UAE, Serbia sign cooperation agreement to enhance family empowerment, child protection
👉 To exchange expertise and best practices in the fields of family and demographic policies, in support of family stability and enhanced quality of community life https://t.co/MyNBDvLJIK
Türkiye marks first National Family Week as part of new vision
👉 National Family Week showcases Türkiye's expanding family policies, including marriage support, child incentives and nationwide programs aimed at strengthening households
https://t.co/SfWZc1OosR
Japan's Birthrate Problem Starts Before Parenthood, Expert Says
👉 A family sociologist says the "singles tax" backlash obscures Japan's deeper birthrate problem: fewer young people feel that they can afford the path to marriage.
https://t.co/XxbQ4BAKKb
Europe's population reckoning: How can the EU avoid falling off a demographic cliff?
👉 It has been called Europe’s demographic time bomb: Older people are living longer, while younger people are having fewer children
https://t.co/Ou4o5WaZmX
Pope decries ‘drastic sterility,’ discrimination against motherhood in Europe
👉 Leo addressed members of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Demography and others during a conference on the family and demographics.
https://t.co/JDuPmrjquk
ELFAC introduced the large families' perspective in the conference on “Parental Leave Policies and Social Sustainability” in Prague https://t.co/VP9W0kwf2q
ELFAC invited to talk in the Transatlantic Policy Exchange on Families in Brussels
👉 Policymakers, academics, legal experts, and civic leaders from Europe and the United States gathered in Brussels on May 12, 2026, for a day-long policy exchange.
https://t.co/rCN1OPtrke
Familias Numerosas de Europa reclaman reconocer a la familia en los Pilares de los Derechos Sociales de la UE https://t.co/an0dGoyc6C vía @eldebate_com
Familias Numerosas de Europa reclaman reconocer a la familia en los Pilares de los Derechos Sociales de la UE @ELFAC3 https://t.co/7PXAXc5pfl a través de @eldebate_com