How Germany profits from Greek brain drain
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How Germany profits from Greek brain drain
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In this episode ofEmpowerMigra, we explore a widely held assumption:
“We need migration – but only the skilled.”
That sounds logical.
But what happens when exactly these highly qualified people come to Germany?
We take a look at a studyon the migration of highly skilled individuals from Greece to Germany. Thebackground includes economic crises, lack of prospects, and significantdifferences between countries of origin and destination.
The findings show:
Even well-educated people do not automatically have the opportunities one wouldexpect.
Because what matters isnot only qualifications, but also structural factors:
Access to the labor market, recognition of degrees, networks, and institutionalbarriers.
What remains is a keyinsight:
Migration is not purely an individual issue.
And integration does not work through performance alone.
This episode explains thestudy in a clear and accessible way – and raises a central question at the end:
If even the “desired” migrants do not automatically succeed, what is really thereason?
EmpowerMigra – understanding begins withlistening.
Source:Gkolfinopoulos, A. (2020). Deutschland als Magnet für Hochqualifizierte ausGriechenland. Springer VS.