'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies
Summary
Italy is facing a problem with fewer babies being born, which is causing small towns like Fregona to shrink. The mayor of Fregona is trying to keep the local primary school open despite a low number of children. This issue is part of a bigger trend across Italy, where the birth rate is at a record low, impacting the population and services.Key Facts
- Fregona, a small town in Italy, has seen its population decrease by almost 20% in the past decade.
- The local primary school may close because there are only four children, while at least ten are needed for funding.
- Across Italy, the population has shrunk by 1.9 million over the past ten years.
- Italian women have an average of 1.18 babies, the lowest number ever recorded in the country.
- The national fertility rate is below the EU average and far below the level needed to maintain the population size.
- The Italian government has introduced financial incentives to support families, like tax breaks and parental leave, but challenges remain.
- Some companies in Italy are creating their own solutions to help employees balance work and parenthood.
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