High demand for seasonal work permits in Italy in 2019
The Italian government reports that almost 48,000 foreigners asked for a seasonal work permit so far this year. There are only 18,000 posts available.
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UK government promises fast track ‘NHS visa’ for migrant doctors and nurses
As the UK gears up for an election on December 12, all parties are busy launching their manifestoes and making promises. The Conservative Party, currently ruling as a minority government, has just promised a fast track “NHS Visa” to make it easier to attract and retain the hundreds of thousands of non-British health workers on which the country relies. Previously they would impose a 'zero-tolerance' policy on migration.
Germany needs immigrants to stay competitive: economist
Economist Herbert Brücker says Germany depends on immigrants. By 2060, the country will need these migrants to stay competitive — and he believes they will contribute to a more diverse and successful society.
Italy to crack down on abusive labor practices in agricultural sector
Italy's agriculture minister has said that the government is committed to increasing the effectiveness of sector monitoring to prevent abusive labor practices.
Over one-third of farmworkers in Italy are foreigners
According to the Italian Farmers' Association, foreigners make up over one third of the 900,000 agricultural workers in Italy. The association has been looking at improving its members’ migratory policies and allow for a more stable hiring culture in agriculture. The farmers’ association is also hoping to fight some illegal practices particularly prevalent across southern Italy.
In Orban's Hungary, more migrants due to labor shortage
New statistics show that Hungary, led by right-wing Premier Viktor Orban, is granting work permits to a growing number of foreigners. Experts say this dichotomy amid the government's anti-immigration propaganda leaves some Hungarians disoriented.
Germany: Jobs for migrants, but women lose out
More and more asylum seekers and refugees in Germany are getting jobs. The government's Commissioner for Integration says employment prospects for migrants are better than expected. But she says women remain at a disadvantage.
Germany: Refugees integrated into labor market 'quicker than expected'
The Institute for Employment Research has revealed that approximately 400,000 refugees will be in work before the end of the year. The agency is "quite satifsifed" with migrants' assimilation into the labor market.
Lebanese authorities launch campaign to stamp out illegal work by Syrian refugees
Lebanon's labor ministry is clamping down on businesses employing foreigners without valid work permits, after ignoring guidelines governing the employment of the country's 1.5 million-strong Syrian diaspora virtually for years.
Improved chances of asylum seekers in Germany entering job market
A new report published by the Nuremburg-based Institute for Employment Research (IAB) says that asylum seekers in Germany are increasingly becoming successful at finding jobs. However, there's still room for improvement.
Migration on the rise across world, new study says
Millions more people will move across the globe in the coming decades, as economic inequality and the effects of the climate crisis take their toll. That's the conclusion of a new German study.
Two arrested for labor exploitation in Foggia
The Italian state prosecutor's office and Carabinieri police in Foggia placed two farm businessmen on house arrest as part of an anti-gangmaster operation. The two men are accused of exploitation of irregular labor.