EU: the era of geographical mobility has not come yet

In a few days, the European Year of Workers' Mobility will come to an end. Meanwhile, a report from the Dublin foundation shows that only 4% of EU citizens have ever left their country for another EU country, end less than 3% intend to do so in the coming five years. Less than one European in two believes geographical mobility -whatever the distance- is positive for the economy and the labour market. (Ref. 061238)
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Officially, geographical mobility is possible for all European citizens. But in reality, few people use this opportunity, and many people don’t believe mobility is positive for the social end economical environment.

A rather negative feeling. Generally speaking, EU citizens are reluctant towards geographical mobility, especially when it comes to changing countries. Two reasons to this: first, many believe geographical mobility is incompatible with everyday life, as 33% say it is positive for f

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