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the challenges for future socio-economic development: 1) finding a balance between an increased labour-participation rate within the European Union and a mobility of skills with neighbouring countries and regions; 2) not transforming 'education-selective migration' into exclusionary measures towards other types of migrants or

socio-economic profiles; 3) not contributing to a 'brain drain' phenomenon from North African countries, which would be contrary to short-term political and long-term socio-economic interests; and 4) developing resolute efforts for the integration of migrants - regardless of the attractiveness of the migratory profile.

Education is a historical pillar of social and economic dialogue between the two shores. These graphs confirm the importance, vigor, and dynamism of university exchanges and stays of North African students in the countries of the European Union: +100% in 10 years.

Picture 2 : Credit Egyptian Street – CAPMAS

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