LABOUR MIGRATION: CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DEMOGRAPHIC FUTURE AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE
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https://doi.org/10.7251/ZREFIS2531047LKeywords:
Labor migration, demographic challenges, Southeast Europe, migrant integration, economic stabilityAbstract
The focus of this paper is the role of labor migration in addressing the demographic and economic challenges of Southeast Europe. Low birth rates, anaging population, and high levels of emigration have resulted in labor shortages and pressure on public systems. By analyzing demographic data and examining the experience of the Visegrád Group, the paper places special emphasis on the need to develop comprehensive economic migration strategies, strengthen institutional capacities, and improve the integration of foreign workers. Special attention is also given to regional cooperation and alignment with EU and international standards. Labor migration represents an opportunity for population rejuvenation, filling labor shortages, and boosting productivity—provided that appropriate legal and social inclusion frameworks are in place.References
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