The Money That Left But Never Really Did explores the economic reality of Croatian remittances from the new diaspora in the post-EU mobility era.

This episode examines how billions of euros flow annually from Croatian workers abroad back to households, shaping consumption, social stability, and macroeconomic resilience.

We analyze the distinction between narrow remittances and broader private transfers, compare diaspora inflows with EU financial balances, and discuss the long-term demographic and policy implications of sustained labor migration.

From digital banking and fintech transfers to structural economic dependency, this episode offers a deep, research-driven perspective on one of Croatia’s most overlooked financial pillars.

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