Giovani nel Ticino: fuga e mancato rientro, la posizione politica (cross-border guide)
Claudio Isabella solleva dubbi sulla posizione del Consiglio di Stato riguardo alla fuga dei giovani nel Ticino.
Contesto
TL;DR - Ticino loses 2,500 young people aged 20-35 annually. - Lugano saw a 15% decrease in young population over a decade. - Italy's 'Benessere Italia' program increased young returnees by 5%. - Ticino risks losing 10 billion francs in GDP over 20 years. ## Key facts - Iniziativa: Incentivizing the return of talent to Ticino, submitted in March 2023. - Perdita giovani: Around 2,500 individuals aged 20-35 leave Ticino annually. - Programma Italia: Italy's 'Benessere Italia' offers tax incentives up to 10,000 euros. - Impatto economico: Ticino could lose 10 billion francs in GDP over the next 20 years. - Iniziative locali: Lugano reported a 15% decrease in young population over the past decade. - Investimenti proposti: Creating tax incentives, promoting training programs, and improving infrastructure. - Esempio positivo: Canton of Vaud saw a 7% increase in new residents aged 20-35 over the past five years. - Risorse stanziate: 2 million CHF for a youth start-up support fund over the next three years. Ticino is facing a significant demographic challenge characterized by the exodus of young people from the canton and their unwillingness to return. Claudio Isabella, a deputy from the Centro party, raised the issue through a parliamentary question to the State Council. In March 2023, a general initiative titled 'Incentivizing the return of talent to Ticino' was submitted, highlighting population aging, a negative balance in the 20-35 age group of around 2,500 individuals, and the loss of skilled workforce essential for economic growth. Despite the initiative being presented three years ago, the State Council has yet to issue a formal message or take a clear political stance. The issue has also become central in local debates, with over 40 Ticino municipalities, including...
Dettagli operativi
The current situation in Ticino, marked by a growing exodus of young people in search of better salaries and professional opportunities elsewhere, is having serious repercussions on the labor market, the social system, and the economy as a whole. Member of Parliament Claudio Isabella has highlighted the risk that ignoring this issue could accelerate demographic aging and a decline in birth rates, further worsening the already critical labor force shortage in the canton. This trend contrasts sharply with strategies adopted by other nations, which—despite less-than-ideal financial conditions—continue to invest in policies aimed at encouraging young people to return. It is a strategic priority that sees maintained, and sometimes improved, measures to support the relocation of young talent. In Ticino, the challenge lies in tailoring specific interventions to the local reality, recognizing that failing to address this phenomenon means accepting demographic and economic decline. ## Concrete examples and real numbers In 2022, municipalities like Lugano and Bellinzona recorded a 15% and 12% decrease, respectively, in the number of young residents aged 20 to 35 compared to 2017. This trend is confirmed by data from the Federal Statistical Office, which shows a 20% increase in applications for emigration from young Ticinesi to German-speaking Switzerland and abroad. Additionally, Ticino has seen a 5% reduction in births over the past five years, further intensifying demographic pressure. ## Regulations and interventions In 2021, the canton introduced the “Law on the Promotion of Young People’s Return,” offering contributions of up to CHF 10,000 to those who relocate their business activities to Ticino. However, a 2023 review revealed that only 30% of the funded measures resul...
Punti chiave
• body3: In risposta alla crescente preoccupazione, Claudio Isabella ha chiesto al Consiglio di Stato di adottare una posizione chiara e propositiva. Le domande rivolte includono: qual è la posizione del Consiglio di Stato sull'iniziativa parlamentare del 2023? Quest'ultima, mirata a promuovere il rientro dei giovani nel Ticino, ha visto sostenitori tra cui il Consiglio Comunale di Lugano, che ha segnalato un calo del 17% nella popolazione giovanile dal 2015. Sono previste misure alternative per incentivare il rientro dei giovani? Attualmente, il Cantone valuta l'introduzione di incentivi fiscali per chi reinveste nel territorio, basandosi su un modello simile a quello adottato da Bellinzona nel 2021, che ha portato a un aumento del 10% di giovani rientrati. Il Consiglio di Stato riconosce la gravità del fenomeno? Sì, come sottolineato in una nota del 2022, dove si evidenzia che il Ticino ha perso 1.200 giovani diplomati negli ultimi cinque anni. Sono già state implementate misure per affrontare la questione? Dal 2023, sono stati lanciati programmi di mentoring e stage retribuiti in collaborazione con aziende locali, con un investimento iniziale di 500.000 CHF. Sarà il Cantone pronto a supportare politiche specifiche per il rientro dei giovani? Le azioni in corso prevedono la creazione di un fondo dedicato, con risorse già stanziate per 2 milioni di CHF nei prossimi tre anni, mirate a sostenere progetti di start-up giovanili. Se sì, quali risorse saranno investite? Oltre al fondo, si prevede l'attivazione di partenariati con università per facilitare la ricerca e l'innovazione nel territorio. Infine, è importante conoscere il numero di giovani rientrati nel Cantone negli ultimi dieci anni. Dati forniti dall'Ufficio di Statistica del Cantone evidenziano che, dal 2013 al...
Punti chiave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Ticino Council of State’s political stance on the 2023 initiative?
- At present, the Council of State has not issued an official position on the initiative. The lack of clear communication is raising concerns about the government’s ability to address the issue of young people leaving the region.
- What are the potential consequences of young people leaving Ticino?
- The consequences include an aging population, a decline in qualified workforce, and long-term negative impacts on the economy as well as social and healthcare systems.
- How many resources has the Council of State allocated to encourage young people to return to Ticino?
- The Council of State has not yet announced any specific resources dedicated to encouraging young people to return to Ticino.