Developments in Education and International Migrations in New Member States of the EU

Olli Kultalahti

doi:10.2478/v10105-012-0014-7

Authors

Olli Kultalahti Regional Studies, School of Management, University of Tampere, FI-33014, Finland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2478/v10105-012-0014-7

Keywords:

education system, international migration, new Member State, EU, OECD, labour market, globalisation

Abstract

The paper examines the development of education systems and international migrations in selected new Member States. The countries are Estonia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The paper focuses on various elements in the development of education systems making people able to cope with competition on global labour markets. The outcomes of these developments largely regulate the supply of labour and consequently its international demand. Some statistics on international migration and integration of migrants in global labour markets are presented. The aim of this paper is to raise questions about relevant issues to be paid attention to in studies focusing on education and international migrations rather than to try to give any straightforward solutions.

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