A recent study by the Institut national d’études démographiques (Ined) highlights a sustained decline in fertility rates and the desire to have children in France over the past two decades. The average number of children desired by young French people has dropped from 2.7 to 2.3 per generation, reflecting a broader demographic shift. This trend is attributed to changing social norms, economic pressures, concerns about the future, including climate anxiety, and evolving gender equality aspirations. The decline in fertility is observed across all social groups and is expected to continue, placing France among the countries in Europe with some of the lowest birth rates. The findings indicate a move away from larger families, with an increasing number of French individuals opting for fewer or no children at all.