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Hungary's Birth Rate Experiment

Updated 2026-06-16 00:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

An analysis of Hungary’s pronatalist policies reveals an initial rise in birth rates followed by a decline. The BBC explores the implications for other countries facing low fertility.

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Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
2026-06-15 23:56 UTC
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