Borderless Europe fights brain drain as talent heads north

Until recently aerospace engineer Pedro Monteiro figured he’d join many of his peers moving from Portugal to its richer European neighbours in the quest for a better-paid job once he completes his master’s degree in Lisbon.

But tax breaks proposed by Portugal’s government for young workers – up to a temporary 100% income tax exemption in some cases – plus help with housing are making him think twice.

“Previous governments