To address labor shortages in agriculture, Greece has enlisted 5,000 workers from Egypt for temporary farm work.
Greece is actively recruiting approximately 5,000 farmworkers from Egypt to assist in harvesting agricultural crops amid a shortage of local labor. This initiative aims to salvage the current harvest season and sustain the agriculture sector, which is vital to the Greek economy. Official statements indicate that the recruitment process follows bilateral labor arrangements, ensuring legal and regulated employment for Egyptian workers. The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food oversees the program, emphasizing adherence to worker rights and fair labor practices. While there have been concerns reported in other contexts about the treatment of foreign agricultural workers, Greek authorities maintain that all necessary protections and standards are in place under the current agreements. This move reflects Greece’s ongoing efforts to manage seasonal labor demands and strengthen cooperation with partner countries like Egypt on labor mobility.
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