Bujard highlights that a significant decline in the birth rate, currently around 1.5 to 1.6 children per woman, threatens the stability of social contributions, as a missing third of a generation of contributors could exacerbate discussions on pension cuts and economic growth. He attributes the low birth rate to factors such as women’s educational advancements and career aspirations, compounded by challenges in balancing family and work. Despite recent improvements in family policies, the birth rate remains below the replacement level of 2.1, with recent crises further impacting young people’s decisions to start families.