Many well-trained professionals leave their country of origin after their training or studies in order to take advantage of better professional opportunities in other EU countries or third countries. This leads to a "brain drain", especially in structurally weak regions and countries with lower wages. In order to retain the know-how in the country of training, it is the responsibility of the EU and its Member States to act against the brain drain. Ensuring this is a complex task, but not impossible, so in the following points you will find ideas to bind these graduates to the country of training. Financial incentives to stay • Support for companies: Companies hiring graduates from their own country could be subsidised across the EU, for example through wage subsidies for the first few years of employment or tax relief. • Tax breaks for graduates: Those who work in their country of origin for at least 5 years after graduation could receive reduced social security contributions or tax benefits in the first few years. • Credit advantages: Those who remain in their country of training could benefit from cheaper loans for residential property or business start-ups in order to take up the point of affordable housing here. Improving working conditions