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Summary
Central and Eastern Europe experiences significant emigration to the West and has become a major immigration destination. This dual trend is driven by migration transit and the region
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Economics
Background:
- Contemporary international migration patterns in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are complex.
- The region includes former Warsaw Pact countries, excluding the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.
- Understanding these migration dynamics is crucial for regional stability and policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze current trends and patterns of international migration in Central and Eastern Europe.
- To identify the key drivers behind both emigration and immigration in the region.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of available statistical data on international migration.
- Focus on former Warsaw Pact countries (excluding former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia).
Main Results:
- Continued substantial, often unrecorded, emigration from CEE countries to Western Europe.
- Emergence of CEE as a significant immigration destination.
- Identification of two primary drivers for immigration: transit migration and destination attractiveness.
Conclusions:
- CEE countries serve as crucial transit points for migration towards Western Europe.
- Certain CEE nations are increasingly becoming attractive destinations ('honeypots') for migrants.
- The region exhibits a dual role in international migration, acting as both a source and a destination.