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Foreign Workers Critical to Eurozone Economic Growth, Says Lagarde

Christine Lagarde highlights the economic importance of foreign workers in the Eurozone.

Key Points

  • • Christine Lagarde underscores foreign workers' contributions to Eurozone economy
  • • Foreign labor alleviates shortages and boosts productivity
  • • Critical for post-pandemic recovery

In recent remarks, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasized the vital role foreign workers play in stimulating economic growth across the Eurozone. During a discussion on economic trends and labor markets, she pointed to the significant contributions of these workers in alleviating labor shortages and supporting economic resilience amid ongoing challenges. Lagarde noted that foreign labor helps drive innovation and increase productivity, elements crucial for the Eurozone's recovery following the pandemic-induced downturn.