polish migration Flashcards
what happened in 2004?
poland was one of ten countries and also the a8 countries to join the EU
what happens when you are part of the EU?
EU allow free movememt of people in member countries without a visa
what was the predicted number of migrants that would arrive in uk after a8 joining
15,000
how many polish migrants came uk in 2006?
200,000
what did polish embassy estimate
that there were over 500,000 polish workers in the uk
making it the third largest minority group
what is the unemployment rate in poland (2005)
18.2%
what si the unemployment rate in uk (2005)?
5.1%
what is the annual GDP in poland?
12,700
what is the annual GDP in uk?
30,900
what was a pull factor in terms of uk rules on migration?
they are the only country along with sweden and ireland that do not restrict migration
why would people want to move to the uk?
- skill shortages there
- desire to learn english, global language
how does transport affect migration?
there are now low cost airline that arrive at nearly all poland and uk airports
such as easy jet
vuling
how much do polish people contribute to uk economy?
£2.5 billion
how much have poles contributed to economic growth?
1% between 2005-2006
what % of migrants going into uk are of working age?
80% are between 18 and 35
stablisiing uk population structure
ageing population
