Leiden University: Could Restricting EU Free Movement Help Tackle Brain Drain?
February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 4 -- Leiden University issued the following news:
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Could restricting EU free movement help tackle brain drain?
Helena Lysaght
Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with 'brain drain' as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement be a legitimate and lawful way to address this trend? Researcher Martijn van den Brink will investigate the issue.
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Could restricting EU free movement help tackle brain drain?
Helena Lysaght
Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with 'brain drain' as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement be a legitimate and lawful way to address this trend? Researcher Martijn van den Brink will investigate the issue.