The Gallup Europe Quarterly

2nd issue - January 27 2007

Analysis

Baltic Youth Yearn for Greener Pastures

An alarming number of young Lithuanians Latvians and Estonians would like to move west

The New Gallup World Poll data reveal that many people in the Baltic States especially the younger generation are pessimistic about the job markets in their countries. Despite the region's impressive growth rates and low unemployment compared to other European countries given the chance they would like to emigrate. As many as two in every three Lithuanians aged 15 to 24 say that if they could afford it they would move permanently to another country.
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Contributions • Dr. Zsolt Nyíri Research Director for Europe Gallup World Poll author of the article: «Baltic Youth Yearn for Greener Pastures» • • Femke De Keulenaer Consultant responsible for the section «Figures that Count» • • Louis de Schorlemer Director of Communication responsible for the section: «What is on Gallup Europe’s Agenda / Mark Your Calendar!» •
Newsletter Coordinator • Aurélien Renard Business Development Manager •

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