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Accompanying the economic issues is a demographic crisis characterized by a fertility rate approximating 1.4, significantly below the level required for population replacement. This decline is compounded by illegal immigration, with estimates suggesting 1 to 2 million undocumented migrants have entered Germany in recent years. With 20% of its population now foreign-born, the challenge of assimilation and integration becomes ever more pressing, raising questions about national identity and social cohesion.