Swiss valley offers baby bonus to reverse emigration decline

Onsernonetal, a Swiss valley, has seen its population drop to 600 due to emigration. Local authorities are introducing unconventional measures, including a baby bonus, to attract new residents and boost birth rates. The effectiveness of such incentives remains uncertain, but the move highlights demographic challenges in rural Switzerland.

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