Russia is giving out cash prizes for people who have more kids and Germany, fertility rate of 1.4, is producing kinder-encouraging commercials. Encouraging a family-friendly atmosphere is one thing: I don’t think you can do this without encouraging marriage, which Europeans seem to have given up on, being so progressive and all.

Still, the ads are quite poignant. (in German, with subtitles, below.)

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTh92FnV_i4&eurl=http://catholicaudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Contraception]