Print 
The 2015 Kosovo migration outflow to European Union : who, why and how
Place and Date of Creation
Turn right 90°Turn left 90°
  
  
  
  
  
 
Download single image
 

While it is suggested that this kind of message also intends to problematise the returning process, at the same time the return process should be managed in order to prevent any further social outbreak. The returnee process should be handled with offering better opportunities than the refugee camps in Germany, which as far as participants are concerned they offer food, clothes, medical care and for the time being a chance to get asylum. The returnee process should be accompanied with measures for re-integration and assistance. Conclusion The study reveals that the last emigration wave was triggered by the opened channel through Serbian-Hungarian border supported by a network of traffickers. Seventy-seven percent(77%) of emigrants did not live before in any western country, thus confirming that this emigration wave included new emigrants. The profile of the migrants, participants in this research through interviews, and as observed by the research team are mainly male, aged between 20 and 25, unemployed and poor. Majority of them have left a family behind with hopes that they will be able to get employment and provide for their families. Majority of respondents have emigrated for economic reasons as a consequence of low income per family that cannot provide an opportunity to pass the poverty line. An important finding is that 34% have become jobless within the last year, contributing to overall pessimism about future prospects. Majority of respondents in this study have been thinking about emigration during 2014 and earlier. However, the decision to emigrate in this wave was accelerated by the media reports that described the emigration channel as easy and cheap of approximately 200 to 600 Euros per person to reach the destination country, a price averaging a flight ticket with a visa fee. Notwithstanding the price, 67%( N 29) participants took loans in Kosovo and from families abroad to take this journey and they were aware of the consequences, considering their action as an effort for a better chance. It is surprising for the research team that the traffickers were left an easy hand in operating the scheme in Serbia. It also seems that the Kosovo government had difficulties to control massive out flow through some standard bus operation control procedures, that later resulted in ability to close down operation for 50%. The government also should have investigated in time the emigration trafficking schemes in order to prevent acceleration and manage information for illegal emigration and returning process effectively. 24