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Demographic Slump Panics European Leaders

Jamie Dettmer

   LONDON - Central European and Balkan leaders are in a panic about a
   demographic slump and are encouraging families to procreate in a bid to
   reverse declining birth rates.

   Some of the encouragement of baby production is eerily reminiscent of
   past Fascist and Communist eras with appeals to patriotism and family
   values as well as generous tax relief and awards to couples who produce
   children.

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