AfD Surge Raises Concerns Among Immigrants in Eastern Germany

By admin September 19, 2026 No comment

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The rise of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in eastern states is causing some immigrants to question whether they still feel welcome. Migrants interviewed by Reuters in Rostock and Schwerin described increasing anti-immigrant abuse, ranging from hostile remarks to demands that they return to their home countries. The concerns come ahead of Sunday’s

AfD Leads in Eastern Germany Ahead of Elections Despite Economic Concerns

By admin August 10, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading polls in two eastern states ahead of September elections, despite economists warning that some of the party’s policies could hurt the regions’ already fragile economies. The AfD is polling at around 41% in Saxony-Anhalt and 36% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where shrinking populations, labour shortages and lower

Poland and Hungary Tighten Foreign Worker Rules Amid Labour Shortages

By admin July 22, 2026 No comment

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Poland and Hungary have introduced stricter measures to limit the employment of non-EU workers as both governments seek to address public concerns over immigration. Poland has reduced work permits for non-EU citizens, while Hungary has stopped issuing worker visas to applicants from several countries, including the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia. Business groups and

Portugal’s Migration Curbs Worsen Construction Labour Shortage

By admin July 20, 2026 No comment

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Portugal’s stricter immigration policies are creating labour shortages in the construction sector, raising concerns over the country’s ability to tackle its growing housing crisis. Industry leaders say migrants make up a significant portion of the workforce, and tighter rules have reduced the number of workers available for major housing and infrastructure

Germany Turns to India to Tackle Skilled Worker Shortage

By admin March 23, 2026 No comment

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Germany is increasingly looking to India to address its growing shortage of skilled workers, driven by an ageing population and a lack of young domestic talent. The shift began when German trade bodies, facing acute hiring challenges, responded to outreach from Indian recruitment firms offering a pool of trained and motivated youth. What started as […]

Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Tackle Labour Shortage

By admin February 11, 2026 No comment

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Russia is increasingly recruiting workers from India to address a severe labour shortage worsened by the war in Ukraine. Officials estimate the country needs at least 2.3 million additional workers, particularly in manufacturing, construction and services. With fewer migrants arriving from Central Asia — traditionally Russia’s main source of foreign labour — Moscow has