Erdogan Blames LGBT+ Community for Turkey’s Falling Birthrate
To combat Turkey’s declining birth rate, now at a record low of 1.48 children per woman, President Erdogan declared the “decade of the family” (2026-2035). This initiative follows previous pronouncements emphasizing the urgency of increasing the birthrate, which Erdogan views as a critical national security issue. His announcement coincided with a renewed attack on the LGBT community, which he characterized as a threat to traditional family values and national security. The government intends to actively counter what it perceives as a harmful LGBT agenda and degendering projects.
John Q. Hosedrinker