In Italy, Portugal and Greece, birthrates have reverted to about 1.3. Whereas France offers a monthly family benefit of 130 euros (about $138) per child after the second child, Greece provides just 40 euros. Other European countries followed. While migration from small towns is nothing new, “the financial crisis is clearly the problem,” Mrs. Zisaki said. Progress on gender equality eroded in Greece during the crisis, according to the European Parliament.

Source: New York Times April 16, 2017 21:11 UTC