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The Minister of Family and Social Services, Mahinur Özdemir, made statements to the press after the Cabinet Meeting and announced that President Erdoğan would announce good news on January 13.
In his statement regarding the matter, Minister Göktaş said, "I wish the good news we will provide during the Family Year, which will be detailed by our President on January 13, and the events we will hold throughout the year to be beneficial for our country and our nation from now on."
THE EXPECTED DAY HAS COME
President Erdoğan will attend the Family Year Promotion Program at the Beştepe National Congress and Culture Center today at 14:00. It is expected that Erdoğan will announce the good news mentioned by Minister Göktaş here.
FIRST CLUES
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz had given clues about the good news in his latest statement. Yılmaz stated, "We will create our action plans and roadmaps to sustain fertility rates and the population renewal level," and added, "We will implement financial support for young couples to encourage family formation, marriage counseling, and social housing programs that prioritize those who buy their first home. We will address many topics in this establishment, such as increasing maternity leave, birth assistance, flexible and remote working. We will expand free or low-cost daycare and childcare services to support working parents."
ERDOĞAN SEES THE DECLINE AS A THREAT
President Erdoğan, who has repeatedly stated that the fertility rate needs to be increased, made the following assessment in a speech: "We are below the population renewal threshold of 2.1. This is, frankly speaking, an existential threat and a disaster for Turkey. The current situation has become intolerable for our country. We have been continuously recommending 3 children because we see this picture. We need to realize that population is our greatest strength as a nation, and we must protect it. In the upcoming period, we will be more determined on this issue."
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