The French Pension Steering Council is set to meet on Thursday, April 16, to determine the demographic and economic scenarios that will be used to update the financial forecasts of the pension system. The expected results will play a significant role in discussions related to the 2027 presidential elections.
Chinese authorities have announced a ban on using residential apartments to store the ashes of the deceased, aiming to regulate the phenomenon of 'ash apartments' that has emerged in recent years. This decision comes amid an aging population and rising burial service costs.
A recent report has revealed a decline in the growth rate of urban areas in the United States for 2025, with the sharpest decreases occurring along the southern border. This downturn comes at a time when economic and social challenges are intensifying across the country.