Births in Italy fell by 3.6% in 2023, reaching a record low and raising concerns for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to address the country’s aging population. One senator from Meloni’s ruling party echoed Pope Francis’ call for Italians to have more children, stating that having children should be Italian women’s “main mission.” Watch the video above as Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan examines the declining population in Italy and Europe, and suggests potential solutions to mitigate the negative impacts. Be the first to know when Peter Zeihan publishes a new commentary! Download the Straight Arrow News app and…