Germany confronts workforce shortages due to declining Eastern European migrant arrivals lately. Recent years witnessed hundreds of thousands relocating, but migration numbers dropped dramatically.
Salary differences shrank, economic progress rose, shifting migration patterns across European countries.
Industries like agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, construction and services feel workforce gaps significantly. Outside Europe, migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, and Türkiye declined due to stricter regulations.
Ukrainian refugees with special status arrived, but overall labor migration continues to decrease. Experts urge legal reforms and easier visas to attract skilled international labor urgently.