Migration Flashcards
How much did the population of Poland fall due to migration to the UK?
0.3%
What were the benefits for Poland when citizens migrated to the UK?
Less stress on health care,education and housing
Fewer people unemployed - more jobs available
Polish economy boosted by £4 billion a year because of remittances
What were the negatives for Poland when citizens moved to the UK?
Birth rate fell (most people who left were young) = ageing population
Families split up
Shortage pf workers = slowing growth of economy
Most educated leave
What were the benefits for the UK when people migrated to the country?
Population increased Economy boosted by £6 billion Source of cheap labour Cultural benefits = new polish shops Attendance to church increased
What were the negatives for the UK when having migrants join the country?
Jobs for the British were lost
Increased demands on housing, health care and education
What were the push factors for the Syrian people to move to the E.U?
War
Persecution
Lack of security and safety
What were the pull factors that made Syrian people want to move to the E.U?
Peace Safety New life Freedom Oppurtanities = jobs and education
What were the impacts of migration on Syria?
1/3 of poulation left
Younger left = ageing population
Working age left = lack of workers
What were the impacts of migration on the E.U?
Providing accomodation
Finding work for everyone
Providing schooling and health care
Racial/ethnic tensions
How did the E.U overcome these problems?
Managing how many people enter a country
Put more money into refugee camps