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Christians speak out on Europe’s demographic future

18-03-2023

European Union

Kathryn Idema, CNE.news

Children assisted by their parents and volunteers take part in the Little Cyclists Parade during the International Children's Day in downtown Bucharest, Romania. Photo EPA, Robert Ghement

When 25-year-old Moushir Youssef came to study in the Netherlands, he noticed something different.

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