Current trends in the volume and structure of migration from Eastern Europe to Germany and Austria are examined in light of recent political changes. The employment of foreigners is analyzed, causes of migration in the countries of origin and destination are discussed, and future prospects are outlined.

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Germany Europe, Eastern economics population demography Europe Foreigners Population Dynamics Political Factors Ethnic Groups ethnic group Developed Countries Eastern Europe Western Europe Austria health care manpower labor migration Health Manpower Article migration developed country population and population related phenomena Demographic Factors politics Emigration and Immigration Economic Factors International Migration--determinants Transients and Migrants Population Characteristics Human Resources Nationality Macroeconomic Factors employment Labor Force English Abstract