Czechs seeking jobs abroad prefer Great Britain

According to a survey by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs carried out between 2004 and 2006, Great Britain is the most popular destination for Czechs seeking jobs abroad, followed by Germany, Austria and Ireland.

Almost 55,000 workers from the Czech Republic registered in EU countries and Switzerland last year, out of which more than 17,000 in Great Britain. The reason for their choice is legislation, knowledge of the language, and the fact that the British labour market has been open since 2004. In comparison with other states that joined the EU in 2004, the mobility of work force in the Czech Republic is still very low.

Author: Ruth Fraňková