Europe is dying. This is what billionaire Elon Musk wrote on the X platform (formerly Twitter). The reason for his words is the low birth rate in Europe.
He released a curious map showing birth rates in different countries in Europe.
It is interesting that Bulgaria is not bad at all in this ranking and is in third place in terms of birth rate after France and Romania. The birth rate in Bulgaria is higher than that in Turkey, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, etc. However, our country is decreasing in population due to emigration to the West and the lack of artificial growth in our country.
The reason why people emigrate from Bulgaria and do not want to come to work here is the high level of corruption, which hinders the development of real business and favors the oligarchs, who get ready access to the resources and rob the country, and in some places also keep the population attached to semi-feudal principle.
This produces a weak society and a weak economy that does not develop on the natural principle of supply and demand, lifting up the ablest, but giving privileges to the most skilled in corruption and swindling.
Meanwhile, Musk also commented on the low birth rates in Sweden and Great Britain and made a proposal on how this issue could be resolved.
“Instead of teaching fear of pregnancy, we should teach fear of childlessness,” the owner of Tesla believes, Aktualno reported.
Musk has long been concerned about global demographics. It seems that the owner of X is interested in the topic, as in various of his publications he is interested in the demographic crisis in Japan, the birth rates in Greece, and he was even surprised by the situation in Bulgaria.
Europe is dying 😔 https://t.co/Dtyffk3Ci2
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 17, 2024
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What specific socio-economic factors do you believe are most influential in shaping birth rates in European countries like Bulgaria and Romania compared to others in the region?
Question 1: Mr. Musk, your concern about the low birth rates in Europe is quite intriguing. What factors do you think are contributing to this trend?
Question 2: In your view, what are the long-term consequences of Europe’s declining population, and how does it affect the economic and social fabric of the continent?
Question 3: You mentioned that countries like Bulgaria and Romania have higher birth rates compared to others in Europe. What do you attribute this to, and could you provide insights into why they buck this trend?
Question 4: Regarding your suggestion to teach fear of childlessness instead of fear of pregnancy, could you elaborate on how this approach could potentially address the issue of low birth rates?
Question 5: We understand that you have also expressed concerns about the demographic crisis in Japan and Greece. How do you see these issues intersecting with the broader conversation around Europe’s low birth rates, and what are the potential implications for global demographics?
Question 6: Ms. Petrova, as someone with a deeper understanding of the socio-economic landscape in Bulgaria, what are your thoughts on Mr. Musk’s analysis of the situation and his proposed solutions? Do you think his observations are accurate, and do you agree with his proposed approach?
Question 7: Are there any specific policies or initiatives that you think could be implemented to address the factors contributing to low birth rates in Bulgaria and Europe more broadly, and what role do you see the EU playing in this regard?
Question 8: musk has often been associated with innovation and disruption. How do you think his views on population decline and potential solutions could impact public discourse and policy-making in the region?
