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This research aims to explore how Hungary and Poland navigate labor migration amidst demographic and labor shortages, revealing contradictions in their political narratives.

June 4, 2026LawsOpen Access

Labor Shortages and Political Narratives: The Paradox of Migration in Central Europe

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BSBernadett Solymosi-SzekeresUniversity of Miskolc NJNóra JakabUniversity of Miskolc

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Comparative analysis reveals economic needs drive migration policies in Hungary and Poland despite political opposition.

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This research aims to explore how Hungary and Poland navigate labor migration amidst demographic and labor shortages, revealing contradictions in their political narratives.
Comparative socio-legal analysis of laws, government strategies, and political discourse from 2023 to 2025.
Review of recent legislative amendments and statistics related to labor migration.
Evaluation of migration policies against the backdrop of labor market demands and demographic trends.
Hungary's strict migration narrative contrasts with its liberalization of economic migration for non-EU workers.
Poland adopts a selective migration strategy using digital tools and a points-based system.
Both countries have shifted from net emigration to net immigration despite their political rhetoric.

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Solymosi-Szekeres et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2115d7d499ed480b16ee6f https://doi.org/10.3390/laws15030048

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