Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001644/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Nikolaos Anadiotis (NI)
In recent years, most Member States have been experiencing a continuous decline in birth rates,[1] raising concerns about long-term population sustainability,[2] labour shortages and the stability of national pension and health systems. At the same time, Europe is receiving significant migration flows, mainly from countries with deeply different cultural, religious and social norms, especially from Muslim regions.
While migration may fill short-term gaps in the labour market, the long-term consequences of such demographic and cultural changes require in-depth analysis. The integration of populations that may not share or adopt the fundamental values of the European Union, such as gender equality, freedom of expression, secular governance and respect for pluralism, is likely to pose challenges to the social cohesion and democratic stability of the Union.
In light of the above:
- 1.What policy measures is the Commission considering to boost birth rates among citizens within the Member States?
- 2.Does the Commission conduct or finance studies on the long-term social and cultural impacts of migration from culturally diverse areas and, if so, what are they?
- 3.How does the Commission ensure that migration policy and integration efforts are consistent with the protection and promotion of the fundamental valuesof the European Union.
Submitted: 24.4.2025