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This book investigates the role that foreign direct investment (FDI) in central-eastern and southern Europe has played in the post-crisis period, comparing patterns across countries and sectors. An overarching objective of this publication is to assess the extent to which FDI can still be seen as a key driver of economic development, modernisation and convergence for Europe’s low- and middle-income economies, taking into account also the risks and limiting factors associated with FDI.

Focusing on internal labour mobility within the EU amid economic challenges, this book compiles insights from European experts to explore the connections between economic trends, regulatory frameworks, and migration patterns. It delves into the critical issues of skills and skills mismatch, examining how these factors influence various forms of migration, the duration of stay, and individual decisions regarding returning to their home countries. The analysis provides a comprehensive view of the complexities surrounding labour migration in a changing economic landscape.

The book explores the critical debate surrounding labor market openness in the expanded European Union, emphasizing its significance for European integration. It features contributions that analyze the dimensions and characteristics of labor migration, focusing on interactions between selected sending countries (Hungary, Latvia, Poland) and receiving countries (Austria, Germany, Sweden, UK). Through these insights, it examines the impacts of migration on both the economies and societies involved, providing a comprehensive perspective on this vital issue.

The aim of this book is to explore the complexity of the new forms of international division of labour within the enlarged EU using an analytical approach.