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Elon Musk Warns Declining Birth Rates Threaten Civilization

9/15/2025

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Elon Musk warns that declining birth rates threaten civilization, calling it "the number one threat to the West."
In response, European and US governments are enacting pro-natalist policies, such as tax breaks and extended parental leave.
France and Spain have updated family laws, while Italy provides financial incentives for families.
Experts doubt these measures' effectiveness, referencing past failures in South Korea and Japan.
The US fertility rate dropped to 1.6 children per woman in 2024, below replacement levels.

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Elon Musk warns that declining birth rates threaten civilization, calling it "the number one threat to the West."
In response, European and US governments are enacting pro-natalist policies, such as tax breaks and extended parental leave.
France and Spain have updated family laws, while Italy provides financial incentives for families.
Experts doubt these measures' effectiveness, referencing past failures in South Korea and Japan.
The US fertility rate dropped to 1.6 children per woman in 2024, below replacement levels.