Italy’s 82,550 seasonal work visas disappeared in just one day, surprising farmers and tourism folks. This rush exposed a hidden labor shortage in agriculture and tourism.
Regions like Trentino, Venezia Giulia, Lazio, and Campania urgently need foreign workers for tasks like apple harvest, wine production, and more. While we don’t know exact numbers, countries like Morocco, Albania, Senegal, and others topped the list.
These workers are vital; in 2022, they made one-third of all “Made in Italy” products. The sudden visa demand shows a big issue: Italy’s local workers can’t keep up, potentially impacting entire industries.
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