Across Europe, ageing populations and falling birth rates are raising alarm. In Spain, the fertility rate - which has traditionally been among the lowest in Europe - has reached its lowest point in the past 20 years, falling below 1.12 children per woman.
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Sergi Pijuan joined EUobserver in 2025, focusing on data analysis and visualisation. After years of experience in the digital marketing sector, he pivoted to economic analysis. Originally from Catalonia, Sergi relocated to Brussels to deepen his understanding of European affairs.