Under 900,000 births "Creating an environment for raising children" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso December 27, 14:28
Despite the fact that the number of births, which indicates the number of children born in one year, is expected to fall below 900,000 for the first time, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso said, "It is the biggest problem for Japan in the long term." He stated that he would like to realize social security for all generations and create an environment where children can be born and raised with peace of mind.
The number of births, which indicates the number of children born in one year, is expected to fall below 900,000 for the first time, with more than 860,000 nationwide, revealing the fact that the birthrate is falling faster than expected. Was.
In a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso commented, "This is a major problem that can be said to be Japan's biggest national affair in the long run. We are taking measures such as free use, but it is difficult to see how well it can penetrate. "
"In the context of the world, it's clear that we need to take a very long-term plan to deal with it. When we started working on social security for all generations, It is important to create an environment where people can be born and raised in society. "