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Three out of four young rural Europeans do not want to leave the countryside. At a time when the exodus seems inevitable, a new study contradicts the dominant narrative. "Normally, these were the ones who expressed the greatest desire to leave, and the report shows the opposite", says Francisco Simões, researcher at Center for Research and Social Intervention (CIS-Iscte).
The conclusion is contained in the report "Here to stay? The transitions of rural youth before and after the Covid-19 pandemic", scientifically coordinated by Francisco Simões and prepared in partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Commission. rural people aged between 18 and 30 in 14 European countries, between 2019 and 2023. Among the more than 2,500 participants, the majority of whom had a high level of education, 76% expressed a desire to remain in their home territories.
For the researcher, the reason is concrete: "The exponential increase in living costs in urban areas, especially housing. At this moment, staying is considered more viable."
The desire to stay is not, however, unconditional. "It is essential that the European Union creates conditions so that young people can settle in their home territories, without being forced to emigrate due to lack of opportunities", argues the researcher, highlighting the need for investment in transport, employment and civic participation. class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The report is presented as a contribution to the European debate on the right to stay, one of the priority axes of the European Commission's policy, and can be consulted here.
