trend (s) –n; to extend in a general direction (or intransitive verb?)
quota –n; an official limit on the number or amount of people allowed
emigrating -v; leaving one country for another
hot topic – phrase; something many people are talking about
preference (s) –n; an advantage given to some people or things over others
stability –n; something that is not easily changed
opportunity –n; something that is not easily changed or likely to change