Movements to some purpose?: An exploration of international retirement migration in the European Union

Peter James Dwyer

Movements to some purpose? An exploration of international retirement migration in the European Union

Social Policy and Social Work

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Abstract

Drawing on a set of 210 qualitative interviews conducted in six European countries, this article explores the dynamics of international retirement migration (IRM) in relation to EU nationals within Europe. Initially, the extent of such migration is briefly considered. The main body of the article provides a more detailed exploration of the motivational factors that influence retired EU migrants’ decisions to relocate.
Using qualitative data some important factors that precipitate movement are considered. Specific attention is given to the impact that concerns about accessing
welfare, in particular health/care and pensions systems, may have on older citizens’
movements within Europe.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	353-377
Number of pages	25
Journal	Education and Ageing
Volume	15
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 2000

Keywords

RETIREMENT
MIGRANTS

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