Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and Hungarian ruling centrists are opting ​for curbs on foreign labour — something economists warn may hurt the two countries' growth prospects.

Jul 22, 2026 - 11:01
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Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business
Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and Hungarian ruling centrists are opting ​for curbs on foreign labour — something economists warn may hurt the two countries' growth prospects.

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