In Central Europe, forced migrations constitute a considerable and in some countries a major part of all migratory movements in modern history. They take place now and will probably affect the future of the region. This article presents the basic information on the major Central European involuntary movements of the last 200 years. It emphasizes the first half of this century, especially the “black decade” (1939–1949)—the apogee of forced migrations. The article indicates several factors, known from the past movements, which persist or re-emerge in today's Central Europe and may have impact on future migrations.
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