Italy's Right-Wing Government Expands Work Visas to Fill Labor Gaps
Credit: Freepik
Italy’s right-wing government has announced a major expansion of work permits for non-EU nationals, unveiling plans to issue 500,000 permits between 2026 and 2028.
The move, an 11% increase from the 450,000 granted in the previous three-year period, aims to tackle persistent labor shortages in construction, agriculture, and hospitality sectors.
Labour Minister Daniela Santanchè introduced the plan under the Decreto Flussi framework, emphasizing that the initiative is about economic necessity, not open borders. “This isn’t about opening floodgates; it’s about ensuring our economy has the hands it needs,” she said at a press conference in Rome. Despite Italy’s 7.2% unemployment rate, many industries report difficulty filling manual labor roles, with young Italians increasingly avoiding blue-collar jobs.
Developers like Arben Mece of Novalux Construction say projects are stalled due to lack of workers. “We’re stuck on three sites – young Italians aren’t interested,” he noted. Hospitality leaders, including Gaetano Lauro of The Inn at the Roman Forum, welcomed the policy, citing thousands of properties in Rome struggling to hire reliable staff.
The updated Decreto Flussi simplifies employer applications and prioritizes skilled trades, responding to a 30% vacancy rate in manual sectors. However, critics argue the plan neglects undocumented migrants already in Italy. Alessandra Valentini of the agricultural union FLAI warned that many irregular workers entered through previous Flussi quotas but failed to secure contracts, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. “Why not regularize those already here?” she asked.
Premier Giorgia Meloni’s administration faces mounting demographic challenges, including a declining birth rate and an estimated 1.5 million irregular migrants. Supporters of the policy project a 1.2% GDP boost, while opponents caution it may sidestep deeper issues like wage stagnation and labor protections.
Implementation begins in January 2026, with allocations favoring sectors most affected by labor gaps. The plan reflects Italy’s broader effort to balance immigration control with economic sustainability.
5 Comment(s)
You are similar to the expert))) ------ https://xtd.ru/tags/evolution%20linux/
Yes, really. So happens. We can communicate on this theme. Here or in PM. ------ https://xsg.ru/tags/%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE-%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%BE/
I apologise, but, in my opinion, you are mistaken. Let's discuss it. Write to me in PM, we will talk. ------ https://guiacereza.com/foro/foro-general/experiencia-despues-del-viaje/24259
In my opinion, it is actual, I will take part in discussion. I know, that together we can come to a right answer. ------ https://hosting.estate/tags/%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5%20%D1%81%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B8/
Brilliant idea ------ https://findycarno.carrd.co/