France encourages 29-year-olds to start families.

The French government is encouraging 29-year-old citizens to have babies to combat declining fertility rates, part of a 16-point-plan to address the issue. With a rate of 1.56 children per woman, below the stable population threshold, France aims to provide information on sexual health, contraception, and fertility as a shared responsibility. Initiatives include expanding egg-freezing centers, fertility research, a national communication campaign, and improving maternal and infant mortality rates. Healthcare professionals stress societal factors like education, career opportunities, and lifestyle choices as influencing decisions to have children.

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