The EU's population is projected to decrease by 6.6% by 2100, primarily due to an ageing population, low fertility rates, and migration trends. Latvia and Lithuania may experience a 38% drop, while Italy could see a 52% decline without migration. Migration remains a contentious issue in the EU, with leaders debating policies on asylum and remigration, particularly in Germany and Italy. The ageing population will strain the labor force and healthcare systems, which rely heavily on migrant workers. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)