Control of corruption and education: Determinants of migration in the European Union

Abstract

The article substantiates the existence of the correlation between migration and key factors such as corruption control and the level of tertiary education. The objective is to analyze how these factors influence the migration flows within the European Union (EU). The methodological basis is the regression model using data from the 27 EU countries. The results of the analysis confirmed the impact of the level of higher education and corruption control on immigration rates. The developed model identified the trend towards lower immigration rates in countries with higher levels of corruption and lower levels of tertiary education. This trend is reflected in the decreasing number of immigrants in Greece, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. On the other hand, countries with low corruption and access to quality education are generally more attractive to migrants. However, stricter migration policies and higher administrative barriers in countries such as Finland and France result in lower immigration rates despite their high levels of tertiary education. The study conducted highlighted the importance of promoting practical aspects of migration policy. Policies focused on improving education access and combating corruption could influence the politics of migration within the EU, potentially attracting immigrants in alignment with the country's interests.