Case study: France
- France is tackling its ageing population and low birth rate with a strong pro-natal policy
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Incentives
- Three years of paid parental leave, which can be used by mothers & fathers
- Full-time schooling starts at the age of three, fully funded by the government
- Day care for children younger than three is subsidised by the government
- The more children a woman has, the earlier she can retire on a full pension
- Payments of up to £1000 for couples having a third child
- £20 fare reduction on all public transport for families with at least 3 children
- Childcare costs from virtually nothing to £400 per month depending on wealth
- Full tax benefits for parents until their youngest child reaches the age of 18
- 100% mortgage and preferential treatment for the allocation of council flats