The Politics of Emigration in Europe: A Research Agenda*

While the politics of immigration in destination countries has been a prominent topic research comparative political science Europe, same does not apply to emigration and perspective peripherical EU countries. This is true even though flows people moving from east west south north pose potentially significant challenges ‘sending countries’ Europe. article sets up agenda aimed at contributing redress this imbalance. It highlights need explore more systematically themes such as (1) impact on behaviour both those who stay leave (2) how framed politicized by relevant societal actors. Ultimately, it draws attention fact that lot questions have asked about ‘entry’ (immigration) be ‘exit’ too (emigration).