Corruption, lack of opportunity main reasons why young people emigrate

Bled, 29 August - A panel at the Bled Strategic Forum on Tuesday hosted by President Nataša Pirc Musar explored why young people decide to emigrate, especially from the Western Balkans. Corruption, nepotism, lack of opportunity, and politicisation were highlighted as the main reasons.

Bled Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Dunja Mijatović at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Dunja Mijatović at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled Moldovan president Maia Sandu at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Moldovan president Maia Sandu at a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Bled President Nataša Pirc Musar hosting a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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President Nataša Pirc Musar hosting a Bled Strategic Forum panel entitled Global Challenges - Voices from the Youth.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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