- Labour Shortages: Romania’s economy faces a significant worker shortage, with estimates indicating a need for up to 300,000 foreign workers in 2025.
- Current Workforce Gap: The current limit of 100,000 foreign workers annually is insufficient to meet growing demands, especially in key sectors like construction and hospitality.
- Key Sectors: Industries like construction, postal services, and hospitality have the highest demand for labour, with over 68,000 vacancies in construction alone.
- Foreign Worker Sources: Recruitment agencies target countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and the Philippines to address Romania’s workforce needs.
- Bureaucratic Challenges: The recruitment process has become more complex due to strict bureaucratic regulations, slowing the inflow of foreign workers.
- Proposed Changes: Experts suggest easing these barriers could allow Romania to attract more foreign talent to fill the demand.
- Government Strategy: Romania’s Ministry of Labour has approved an additional 100,000 foreign workers for 2024 to mitigate labour shortages.
- Sector Vacancies: Sectors like road transport, restaurant services, and guard protection also face critical staffing shortages.
- Integration Focus: Romanian authorities are now prioritizing the integration of foreign workers by emphasizing language and skills training.
- Future Outlook: With continued reforms and recruitment efforts, Romania aims to meet its workforce needs by attracting foreign talent and easing entry processes.
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