The Guardian has published an article on the link between Europe’s shrinking population and the rise of right-wing extremism.

According to The Guardian, projections show that the rise of right-wing extremism could accelerate Europe’s population decline, leading to economic shocks, including slower economic growth and higher pension and elderly care costs.

Under Eurostat’s baseline scenario, the EU’s population will fall 6% by 2100, from 447 million to 419 million. If immigration is excluded, the population will fall by more than a third to 295 million.

Experts warn that without immigration, European societies will age more quickly, leading to economic challenges as the workforce shrinks and the burden of care increases.

The article notes that Italy, France, and Germany, where immigration restrictions have been tightened, could sharply decline their populations if immigration stops. For example, Germany’s population could fall from 83 million to 53 million, and France’s from 68 million to 59 million.

In addition to the decline in population, Europe is also facing the problem of an aging population. If current trends continue, 32% of the EU population will be over 65 by 2100. However, in the absence of immigration, this figure will increase to 36%.

Europe’s health systems already depend on immigrant doctors and nurses. For example, 43.6% of doctors in Norway and 40.6% in Ireland have foreign education.

In conclusion, the article notes that Europe is facing serious challenges of population decline and aging, and immigration can become one means of solving these problems. However, a systematic approach and large-scale reforms are needed to ensure Europe's economic and social stability in the long term.

Prepared by: Arman Galoyan