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Andrej Babiš proposes one million CZK benefit for second child
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has proposed new measures to combat the country's declining birth rate, which reached a historic low in 2025 with a fertility rate of 1.28 children per woman. One central proposal involves providing a one-million CZK payment for the birth of a second child, alongside potential lifelong tax relief for families with a third child.
Critics and political opponents have raised concerns regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of these measures. Estimates suggest the cost of the second-child benefit alone could reach 30 billion CZK annually, potentially rising to 50 billion CZK when including tax breaks. Some analysts argue that such financial incentives, similar to those used in Hungary, may not address the underlying structural issues driving low fertility, such as housing affordability, childcare availability, and job security.
During the 2026 Family Policy Forum, Babiš emphasized that while financial support is important, it is not a standalone solution. He stated that the government's role is to remove obstacles to starting a family rather than dictating personal choices. The discussion highlighted a growing gap between political proposals and the socio-economic realities faced by young Czech citizens.
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ANO · Andrej Babiš · Czech Republic · SPD · Tomio Okamura
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed measures could cost the state budget between 30 billion and 50 billion CZK annually. www.reflex.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The total fertility rate in the Czech Republic fell to 1.28 children per woman. medium.seznam.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposal includes lifelong tax relief for families with a third child. medium.seznam.cz · www.reflex.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Andrej Babiš proposed a one million CZK reward for the birth of a second child. medium.seznam.cz · www.denik.cz · www.reflex.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of live births in the Czech Republic in 2025 was 77,636. medium.seznam.cz