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Factors encouraging Lithuanians to emigrate will fall

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LITHUANIA

Before COVID-19 intervened, economic growth, rising wages, the development of high-tech sectors and Brexit were encouraging immigration. In 2019, 51% of immigrants were…

Dynamic UK economy will continue to need immigrants

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UNITED KINGDOM

A tightening UK labour market has jobs for UK-born as well as foreigners

Internal migrants in EU may face tougher benefit rules

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EU

The EU is built around the 'four freedoms', which together form the core of the internal market. Economically, freedom of movement is meant to smooth out asymmetrical labour…

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…

The appeal of national populism in Europe will grow

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EUROPE

National populism in Europe.

Dutch vote could upset EU's Ukraine policy

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NETHERLANDS

This does not mean reimposing pre-Schengen border controls, Dijkhoff said. However, last September, mobile patrols initiated random checks for smugglers and those ineligible for…

Demographics will underpin global productivity trends

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INTERNATIONAL

Global demographic trends.

Saudi ejection of Yemeni workers may have dire results

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

The initial focus was on professionals employed in the south-western border governorates; however, there are growing reports of an impact across the country, also including…

Modi’s poll proposal will strain Indian federalism

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INDIA

Such a move could especially suit national parties like Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as national issues would likely take precedence over local ones at poll time. In…