Millions on verge of leaving Poland in search of better life

The countries of largest hopes remain Great Britain, Germany and Ireland. According to official data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) in 2006 almost 370,000 left the country to work abroad, however, this number does not encompass those working in the gray economy. Within the coming year another 12% of those aged between 15 and 64 plans the same. According to the Economy Ministry, due to the immigration process, the national income of Poland might fall by zl.400 billion between 2006 and 2025. According to some research it is estimated that after May 1, 2004 that is after Poland joined the EU, even two million could have left Poland to work abroad. However, there is no accurate data on the matter. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1) A.K.