CONFERENCEYouth Return Migration in Europe: Benefits and Challenges
Zaiga Krisjane
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
Elina Apsite-Berina
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
Maris Berzins
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
Guido Sechi
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
Toms Skadins
University of Latvia, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
DOI: 10.22364/fg.16.17
Keywords: youth migration, migration experience, return migration, Europe
Abstract
Research on the variety of youth migration forms in Europe characterizes the diversity of migration. The aim of this study is to disclose the most important trends in the experience of individual youth migration, revealing the gains and challenges of the return migrants. This study uses data from the EU program Horizon 2020 project YMOBILITY, which took place from 2015 to 2018 in nine European Union countries, including Latvia. The article summarizes the experience of migration and the gain of international migration and what contributes to the growth of young people's personalities.