Republika Srpska in Panic: Youth Fleeing Like There’s No Tomorrow!
Did you know Republika Srpska lost nearly a quarter of a million people in just 11 years? Yes, you read that right! From about 1.2 million residents in 2011, today there are around 950,000. This isn’t just a number; it’s a disaster unfolding right before our eyes.
Youth are fleeing, and the state is losing billions
A German language professor says the youth exodus is so massive that Republika Srpska loses about 1.5 billion euros annually! Imagine what that means for the economy, for the future of our children, for schools left empty, for houses standing vacant.
It’s not just about the salary
Sociologist Mirjana Čeko busts the myths: young people aren’t leaving just because of low pay. They leave because they don’t trust the system! A system that rewards loyalty over expertise. A system that fails to provide security, justice, and opportunities for growth. Young people want to live, not just survive.
Who’s to blame?
Is the system to blame? Are the institutions at fault? Or are we all to blame for staying silent while the best leave? Leaving isn’t a whim; it’s a collective expression of dissatisfaction and distrust in the future.
What’s left for us?
Empty schools, empty houses, empty streets. And us? We ask, “Why are we disappearing?” Instead of asking what we offer to those who should stay.
Conclusion
If Republika Srpska wants to survive, it must change. It must offer security, justice, and chances for development. Until then, the population drain will continue, and we’ll be left counting empty houses and empty school desks.
Got an opinion or already packed your bags? Drop a comment below. Let’s see who’s still ready to stay and who’s already running for the hills! No shame in it, but it’s high time for change.
Data sourced from the Republika Srpska Statistical Office and sociologist Mirjana Čeko’s statements.
