Female brain drain in Poland and Germany

This report provides an analysis of the issues related to female brain drain between Poland and Germany in the years 1989-2015. The major finding of this report is that brain drain from Poland to Germany can be observed mirroring the overall migration flows between both countries. Female brain drain is a significant phenomenon, especially since 2010. Brain drain from Germany to Poland is almost non-existent. Furthermore the report analyses the economic and societal consequences of female brain drain for both countries.

In order to prevent brain drain, the report proposes – among other policies – the improvement of family policies enabling highly-skilled women to thrive in the labour market.