What are the Demographic and Social Consequences of Free Movement?

in a nutshell #16
Philippe Wanner
May 2020

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Following the entry into force of free movement, migration has slowed down the aging of the population by boosting the working-age population.
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This has ensured the availability of skilled labor during a period of significant labor market change.
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Migration flows were focused on economic centers (Geneva, Vaud, Zug, Basel-City, Zurich), where employment opportunities existed. This is explained by the fact that the majority of immigrants are economically active.