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Foreign Workers Surge, Boost Euro Zone Economy Amid Backlash

URGENT UPDATE: A significant influx of foreign workers is currently boosting the euro zone’s economy, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Speaking at the US Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Lagarde confirmed that this workforce surge is offsetting shorter working hours and declining real wages across the region.

The euro zone has seen a record population of 450.4 million last year, a milestone driven largely by migration, despite ongoing declines in birth rates. However, this growth has sparked political discontent, leading some governments to implement new restrictions on immigration in a bid to appease local voters increasingly swayed by far-right parties.

Lagarde highlighted that foreign workers, who constituted only 9 percent of the total labor force in 2022, accounted for an astonishing 50 percent of labor market growth over the past three years. She stated, “Without this contribution, labor market conditions could be tighter and output lower,” emphasizing the crucial role these workers play in sustaining economic stability in the euro area.

In Germany, Lagarde noted that gross domestic output would be approximately 6 percent lower than in 2019 without the contributions of foreign labor. Similarly, she credited Spain’s robust economic recovery since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to this vital workforce.

Despite these positive contributions, the political landscape is shifting. Governments are grappling with rising anti-immigrant sentiment. For instance, Germany’s newly elected administration has suspended family reunification and resettlement programs to regain support from voters attracted to the Alternative for Germany party.

The EU’s population growth has come at a cost, as domestic tensions escalate. The surge in immigration has prompted some voters to express dissatisfaction, leading to increased support for far-right parties advocating for stricter immigration policies.

As these developments are unfolding, the implications for both the economy and social cohesion are significant. The euro zone’s economic future hinges on balancing the benefits of foreign labor against the growing political backlash.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: As governments respond to voter concerns, the landscape for foreign workers may change dramatically. Observers are urged to monitor upcoming policy announcements that could affect immigration and labor market dynamics in the euro zone.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the situation evolves.

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