Demographics
Aging Populations Threaten Western Public Finances
Developed nations face shrinking workforces and aging societies, straining pension systems and public spending. Policy decisions on retirement age and social protection will reshape national budgets through 2029.
CNBC · Der Standard · Aftenposten · +1 more
Chinese Parents Resist Government Push for Larger Families
Despite Beijing's family-expansion policies, Chinese parents remain reluctant to have more children due to economic pressures and career penalties. Growing numbers of families turn to overseas surrogacy.
Børsen · CBS News · Foreign Policy