Brain drain: consultation | The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD)

Several Member States and regions are facing population decline, caused by factors such as low fertility rates and net emigration. The emigration of skilled workers, referred to as ‘brain drain’, undermines the growth potential of the concerned regions.

A public call for evidence is open until 22 June 2022 on this brain drain topic. Findings will help prepare information to analyse the various drivers and long-term consequences of brain drain, as well as potential solutions to stop or even reverse it. This may include a territorial analysis identifying the impacted regions and an assessment of the sectors and professional activities most exposed to brain drain (such as health professionals, scientists, and researchers).