Hungary Restricts: In a move aimed at protecting local employment, Hungary has unveiled significant restrictions on visas for temporary workers from outside the European Union.
The Economy Ministry, announced Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government’s decision to cap such visas at 65K, a notable reduction from the previous year’s issuance of 39K.
As part of these measures, a comprehensive list of approximately 300 professions will be off-limits to non-EU workers. This includes roles like vineyard and orchard workers, photographers, legal aides, roofers, and elevator mechanics.
Hungary Restricts Visa
Facing upcoming elections and the need to revive economic growth post-2023 inflation-induced downturn, Prime Minister Orban navigates the challenge of addressing these issues.
This labour policy initiative unfolds amid a 4.3% unemployment rate from September to November. Positioned as a strategy to tackle economic challenges, Hungary’s measures underscore a commitment to prioritizing job opportunities for its citizens and bolstering domestic employment.
As part of these stringent measures, a comprehensive list featuring around 300 professions will be explicitly off-limits to non-EU workers. This includes various roles spanning vineyard and workers, mechanics, legal aides.
Against the backdrop of imminent elections and the imperative to jumpstart economic growth post a 2023 downturn induced by inflation, Prime Minister Orban confronts the challenge of addressing these multifaceted concerns.
Renowned for its unwavering stance on immigration, the government aims to secure public support by championing local employment opportunities.
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