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Did Europeans leave cities (and have they returned)?

The pandemic and widespread use of remote working appeared to entice some Europeans to leave cities last year. However, the recent improvement in city mobility adds evidence to our view that this would prove short-lived, as cities remain attractive for a range of reasons other than just the proximity to work.

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