Romania
Under 150,000 non-EU workers are currently in Romania, helping the country deal with an acute labor shortage that has been ongoing for years. The government is also set to approve a quota of 100,000 foreign workers in 2025.
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Professionals will account for the largest share of job openings at 28%. From 2022 to 2035, around 917,000 total openings are expected, mainly across drivers and mobile plant operators, business and administration professionals, and sales workers.
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Central bank warns of persistent structural labour shortages in Romania despite signs of improvement
Romania continues to face significant labour market pressures, with the National Bank of Romania (BNR)’s latest Inflation Report (August 2025) highlighting, in a dedicated section, that labour shortages remain largely
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Romania continues to face significant labour market pressures, with the National Bank of Romania (BNR)’s latest Inflation Report (August 2025) highlighting, in a dedicated section, that labour shortages remain largely
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Germany
Germany faces shortage of 300,000 workers by 2030 as demand for jobs in renewable industry rises – report
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Qualified skilled workers urgently required Shortages in 163 occupations
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Skilled professionals are the key to innovation and competitiveness, to growth and employment, and to prosperity and a good quality of life. As the demographic development progresses, securing a sufficient supply of skilled labour will be one of the most important challenges that lawmakers and the business and science communities will be facing in the decades to come.
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Tackling Germany's skilled labor shortage | Focus on Europe
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Economic Slowdown Eases Shortage of Skilled Workers in Germany
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