Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has made in vitro fertilization (IVF) a central theme of his re-election campaign, aiming to attract female voters amid a troubling decline in the country's birthrate, which fell to 1.42 last year, the lowest since records began in 1749. His government has increased the number of state-funded IVF attempts for aspiring parents from three to six and plans to extend funding for additional children if his party, the centre-right Moderates, retains power in the upcoming September election. Kristersson emphasized the importance of supporting families desiring more children, stating that many parents wish for siblings for their children. The health minister, Elisabet Lann, echoed this sentiment, highlighting that one in six couples face involuntary childlessness. However, some experts argue that cultural shifts, rather than just financial support for IVF, are influencing family planning choices, suggesting that lifestyle preferences are competing with traditional family-building. The opposition Social Democrats have called for more comprehensive support for prospective parents, cautioning against using IVF funding as a mere political tactic.