Why are so many thousands of Americans leaving the US, to live in Europe?

Question

Are Americans leaving the US because there are more freedoms in Europe?

Answer 1

Several reasons. I think the number is in the millions though, and not thousands. first, there are more freedoms in Europe than the USA. Secondly, many people have Dual Citizenship, such as with Italy, which affords them free health care and education. I think overall, many Americans want a better life for their children and a chance to have a decent education for them, which does not exist in the US. There are very few Europeans coming to the US, as they have a better life where they are.

Answer 2

More are coming here from Europe than are leaving for Europe. Many of those leaving are foreign born. They have worked in the US, obtained Social Security and saved their US dollars. They are returning to Europe where their money will go much further.

Answer 3

Two words, George Bush.

Answer 4

I personally believe that US Americans in Iraq and South Africa should be helped because they don't actually have maps. Maybe they meant to move to S. Carolina but they got lost.

Answer 5

There is more socialism in Europe.  Liberals like that.  I hope they all leave.

Answer 6

There are not that many Americans leaving to live in Europe and certainly not very many who are leaving and not coming back. Its called a vacation in a couple of weeks they return.

Answer 7

good one bat food i agree thumbs up cause America is turning into mexico so lets all go back home let them have it since bush has screwed it up now and yes have more freedoms there

Answer 8

I usually don't like to get personal, but the idea that there are more freedoms in Europe is asinine. Sure a few allow you to smoke pot, but if that is the only reason, then good riddance. As I answered to your other question with this moronic viewpoint, for every person leaving, three are waiting to get in legally.

I imagine that a lot of those that are leaving the U.S. are Muslims that lean a little to the radical side. The yellow bellied leadership of Europe is to scared to do anything about them. If you think they have more freedoms over there now, in twenty years you won't think so. In twenty years the European Union will be living under Sharia Law.

Answer 9

Can you provide a source to back up that statement? I find it hard to believe.

Answer 10

Hmmm...This is one American who's moving back to America.Tout de suite. I wouldn't say Europe is any freer.

Answer 11

I think you have your facts backwards.  More people are coming here.

Answer 12

Better health care.  Lots of previous immigrants and their offspring are finding that some countries offer dual citizenship.  In their senior years, they can obtain the quality health care which escapes them in the US without the high taxes they would have to pay in their youth.  

I doubt many are leaving due to GW Bush.  He is a troll who is out of office in just over a year.  Most people can stand it for that short of time.

Answer 13

Absolutely FREE, FULL medical benefits in Europe.  That's certainly enough for most!

Answer 14

Why do you ask the same question twice?

Don't like the 1st set of answers?

Tool.

Answer 15

Take a look around. America is backwards. Many people are so bitter and miserable in their life, and all they do is work and let life pass them by. The quality of life is MUCH better in Europe, where people actually have a zest for living and dont measure their value based on what they make. Americans lack integrity!!!

Answer 16

see NFL Europe

Answer 17

>>Why are so many thousands of Americans leaving the US, to live in Europe?<<

Same reason thousands of people are leaving Europe. In a globalized economy, job opportinities can arise, well, globally.

It's hardly surprising that the workforce is more mobile.

>>Are Americans leaving the US because there are more freedoms in Europe?<<

I'm not sure there are. Examples: In Europe you can enjoy a beer in a  park without the fear of being rounded up by brutal policemen. In America you can carry a machine gun in you car without fearing a 5 year prison sentence . In Europe you can watch softcore p**n on national television, but horror movies are only available in the adult section of the video rental shop. While horror is widely broadcast in America and nudity is shunned like the plague.

In the end it evens out more or less. There aren't more freedoms in Europe, just different ones.

Answer 18

In my experience, there have always been a lot of Americans going to live in Europe, at least for a few years.  The reasons are many: work opportunities, education, adventure, etc.  

I haven't noticed an increasing trend.

Europe has its problems, too.