Many Poles still seeking to emigrate

Recent studies have shown that Poles still continue to see emigration as an attractive life decision. A Millward Brown study and a Work Service study show that 20 and 26 percent, respectively, of Poles want to emigrate. Younger Poles are even more eager to migrate (30-40 percent). Working Poles are just as enthusiastic about migration (29 percent) as any other group. The main destination countries for Polish emigration are Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The overwhelming reason for migration are higher wages (84 percent of respondents). Furthermore, better career opportunities (26 percent), desire to travel (25 percent) and better health care (25 percent) are also popular motives for leaving Poland. Family ties are the top reason for staying home.