Ways immigration was planned and realized For a substantial number of participants, emigration was considered as the most rational choice when faced with difficult socio-economic situation in Kosovo. Thirty-five percent of respondents have been thinking of emigration for more than one year, whereas 37% have thought of emigrating less than six months. According to the data, 56% have been thinking of emigrating during 2014, thus suggesting that the evolving political situation after elections when a general fatigue was created, the lack of jobs, as well as the loss of hope for changes in the near future has affected the decision to emigrate of the majority of respondents. B30. How has this affected you to decide to emigrate? Very much It affected 9%(4) Neither 0 Not affected 0 Did not impact 0 Refuses/ No answer 0 91%(39) B31. How long have you been thinking about emigration? 1-6 months ago 6-12 months ago 19%(8) 1-2 Years ago 5%(2) 2-4 Years ago 16%(7) 4-6 Years ago 5%(2) 6-8 Years ago 7%(3) 8-10 Years ago 2%(1) 10-15 Years ago 0 More then 15 Years ago 0 Refuses/ No answer 9%(4) 97%(16) Figure 9 The effect of political situation in emigration and the period 18