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Spain tops destination list for EU migrants

By George Parker in Brussels

Published: February 18 2007 22:09 | Last updated: February 18 2007 22:09

Spain’s transformation from an impoverished southern European backwater into one of Europe’s most vibrant economies is confirmed by an opinion poll published on Monday that shows it is the most popular destination for Europeans thinking of working abroad.

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The FT/Harris poll portrays Spain as a country at ease with itself: its citizens are relaxed about immigration and are the most optimistic citizens of any major European country that their lives are getting better.

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