
Publisher: Institute for Sociological, Political and Juridical Research, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, North Macedonia
Year: 2024
ISBN 978-9989-633-67-6
Migration and demographic trends are emerging as key policy concerns in Croatia, influenced by both global crises and domestic factors. Migration to Europe has positioned Croatia as a transit country for migrants en route to Western Europe. At the same time, Croatia faces significant demographic decline due to low birth rates and emigration, presenting long-term economic and social challenges. This paper explores Croatia’s response to these pressures, focusing on policy approaches toward migration and demographic sustainability. While recent policies aim to address labor shortages by increasing work permits and encouraging immigration, Croatia faces the dual challenge of maintaining an open-door policy for foreign workers while ensuring their effective integration into Croatian society
The article is available at: https://isppi.ukim.edu.mk/izdavastvo/konferencii/zbornik-trudovi-megjunarodna-naucna-konferencija-2024.