Preschool Education Groups Urge Raising Childcare Allowance to NT$15,000 to Fight Low Birth Rate

Several early childhood education groups held a joint press conference calling on the government to gradually raise the monthly childcare allowance to NT$15,000. They argue this substantial increase is necessary to alleviate the financial burden on young families facing high living and housing costs. The groups also urged the government to elevate the low birth rate issue to a national survival strategy, advocating for comprehensive cross-departmental support for families and better childcare environments.