Eu Migration Flashcards
From
Eastern European countries
To
Peterborough
Type of migrant
Economic
How many countries in the EU
28
When were Eastern European countries allowed in
2004
Why is it so easy for migrants to move and get a job
Free movement of people
Right to work in other member states
Economic causes
Pay in Poland 200 per month
Pay in uk 300 per week
Where do most migrants work
Factories supermarkets construction
Social reasons for the movement
Houses per 1000 people in Poland 300
Unemployment in Poland 19%
Economic effects
Economy boosted in declining areas
More income means more taxes collected and migrants are economically active
But labour prices are driven down
Social effects
Polish food stores Polska Polka
Lincoln road
Social negatives
Increased pressure on welfare eg NHS and adenbrookes
Pressure on housing
