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France proposes bold measures to boost birth rate

Feb 12, 2026
France faces declining birth rates, with deaths outnumbering births for the first time since World War II. A parliamentary report proposes longer paid parental leave, interest-free housing loans, and a universal monthly child allowance of €250 to make it easier for families to have children.
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