Key Skilled Workers Essential for Munich's EconomySun 26th May, 2024Imagine if, overnight, borders were shut and all foreign passport holders were required to leave Munich; the ramifications would likely bring many sectors of the city to a grinding halt. Longer waits for public transport, disruptions in utilities like electricity and gas supply - these would become common occurrences should the EU workforce vanish suddenly. Munich's public utilities, employing 11,500 individuals, witness around seven percent hailing from beyond the EU, a proportion anticipated to rise further. Additionally, discussions are underway for hiring tram drivers from the Czech Republic and skilled workers and technicians from Bosnia, as well as engineers from Jordan. In the realm of politics, German parties have outlined their visions regarding skilled workers in their election manifestos:

Source: The Munich Eye May 26, 2024 23:41 UTC