Falling birth rates aren’t a disaster, they’re the best bit of global news in a long timehttps://t.co/mEBocMP0hi
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 1, 2026
In a new Daily Mail op-ed published today, he argues that falling global birth rates are “the best bit of global news in a long time” — not a disaster. He calls the demographic shift a chance for stabilization, less environmental pressure, and smarter policy focus (AI, productivity, infrastructure) rather than panic over population decline.He frames it as a positive development after decades of rapid growth. The piece is getting plenty of reaction online.