Family ties keep Romanian diaspora connected to home, survey finds

Family is one of the main links connecting Romanians living abroad with their country of origin, according to the Diaspora Barometer, a study conducted by INSCOP Research for Banca Transilvania Group.

According to the research, 56% of Romanians have connections with the diaspora, whether through their own experience of migration, family members or other people close to them who live or have lived abroad.

The study highlights that leaving the country does not necessarily mean severing ties with Romania. These connections are maintained through family relationships, property ownership, financial transfers, professional relationships and participation in civic life.

Remus Ștefureac, founder and director general of INSCOP Research, explained that migration has become an important part of Romanian society.

“Moving abroad does not, in most cases, mean breaking ties with one’s home country,” he emphasised.

The effects of migration on families According to the findings, more than 17% of respondents have children living abroad.

The research shows that migration can bring economic benefits to families who remain in Romania, but it can also create difficulties in relationships…