Planned guest worker ban linked to Hungarian government’s fears of rising unemployment?
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Recent reports suggest that the Hungarian government may be planning to implement a ban on employing guest workers from non-EU countries, effective 1 January 2025. This move has sparked concern among local businesses, particularly those that rely heavily on foreign workers. While the government has not officially confirmed the proposal, industry leaders are speculating that rising unemployment rates may be the driving force behind this drastic measure.
As we reported before (HERE and HERE), sources indicate that, under the new policy, workers from most non-EU countries would no longer be eligible for new work permits, with the notable exception of those from Georgia. The measure would also prevent the extension of work permits beyond the current one-year option for workers who were initially granted two-year permits. This potential legislation has left businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and delivery services, anxious about the future of their workforce.
No consultation between government and businesses
The government’s decision to introduce this policy with minimal consultation has caused confusion and panic among company leaders. Some have speculated that the government is attempting to preemptively tackle expected increases in unemployment in the coming months, 24.hu reports. Concerns are rising that, as the economic situation worsens, local workers may begin losing their jobs, and the government may want to avoid visible signs of foreign labour filling those gaps.
Is there any issue for people who completed their visa submission in November and are waiting for approval in January?
Companies should never be consulted in matters like immigration or third world guest workers. They are loyal to their shareholders, not our country and its native population. Western Europe is destroyed by migration, yes it started also with “guest workers”, by companies and their puppets in politics.