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Atheists are now the largest group in Germany.

For the first time ever, Germany has more atheists (47%) than Catholics and Protestants combined (45%).

This decline in faith is particularly noticeable in southern states such as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

mediafaro.org/article/20250416

The towers of St. Kilian Cathedral seen from the Franconia Fountain in Würzburg, Germany, on 7 April 2025. | KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND/ DPA VIA REUTERS
Le Monde · Atheists are now the largest group in Germany.By Elsa Conesa

alojapan.com/1247661/japan-sin Japan Sinks Further Into Population Crisis #ageing #BirthRate #demographics #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #news #Population The Japanese government has issued another grim update as the window for preventing a demographic crisis continues to narrow. The country’s population shrank by nearly 900,000 people in the year leading up to October 1, according to statistics released Monday by Japan’s internal affairs ministry. Why It Matte…

"Canada faces a future where older Canadians lack access to basic services and financial security. An aging population means a surge in demand for health care services. Canada is already experiencing a shortage of LTC beds, home care providers, and geriatric specialists. In some provinces, wait­lists for LTC beds stretch for years, leaving families scrambling for alternatives." #LTC #healthcare #aging #demographics #canada #poverty thestar.com/opinion/contributo

Toronto Star · There is a looming crisis few Canadians are talking aboutBy Gabrielle Gallant and David Coletto Contributors

'Zombie politics: how Dead Man dominates British politics'

economist.com/britain/2025/04/

'Sift through the British Election Study and one demographic is of particular interest to Westminster’s inhabitants: those who dropped dead after the 2019 election.'

'Between the elections of 2019 and 2024, roughly as many Conservative voters dropped dead as switched from Conservative to Labour.'

The illustration depicts a skeleton casting a vote under a crescent moon, surrounded by gravestones, suggesting a satirical commentary on the notion of deceased individuals participating in elections. The skeleton’s exaggerated gesture and the marked bal
The Economist · Zombie politics: how Dead Man dominates British politicsBy The Economist
#ukpol#politics#UK

How demographics have redrawn the federal electoral map in Nova Scotia
Most federal ridings in the province have changed since the last election. A population boom has led to votes being redistributed across the province, which means some candidates are running in untested seats, and voters will need to do their homework. Taryn Grant has the story.

#demographics #election #politics #geography #NovaScotia
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