- Record Number of Permits
The EU issued 191,840 seasonal work permits in 2023, a 22.6% increase from 2022 and the highest on record. - Italy Leads in Issuances
Italy issued over 73,000 permits, accounting for 41% of the total, followed by France and Croatia. - Top Beneficiaries
Moroccans were the primary beneficiaries, securing over 58,000 permits (30.5%). - Other Nationalities
Bangladeshis and Indians also received significant permits, with 29,249 and 22,498 respectively. - Geographical Concentration
80% of permits came from just five countries: Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, and Finland. - Growing Trend
Seasonal work permits have increased by 70.3% over the last five years, reflecting rising demand for migrant labor. - Pandemic Impact
Despite COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and 2021, seasonal work authorizations continued to rise. - Industries in Focus
Countries like Spain, France, and Italy offer abundant seasonal opportunities, especially in agriculture. - Countries with Fewer Permits
Belgium and Slovakia granted the fewest permits, while Hungary, Luxembourg, Malta, and the Netherlands issued none. - EU Economic Impact
These permits contribute to filling labor shortages, particularly in seasonal sectors like agriculture and tourism.
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