The article discusses how a production plant in Spain employs a diverse workforce from 62 nationalities, underscoring the critical role of foreign labor in bolstering Spain's economy. Despite the rise in anti-immigration sentiments in Europe and the U.S., Spain's economy grew by 3% last year, significantly surpassing both the eurozone and U.S. averages. The Spanish ministry for social security states that nearly half of newly created jobs since 2022 have been filled by foreign workers, reflecting their importance in the nation’s workforce and economic prosperity as emphasized by the government officials.
Foreign workers have been crucial to Spain's economic growth, with 45% of new jobs created since 2022 filled by foreign-born labor, emphasizing their value in the workforce.
According to the OECD, Spain achieved a 3% economic growth last year, well above the eurozone's 0.8% average and the U.S. at 2.8%, demonstrating the strength of its labor market.
Xavier Moreno, head of human resources, noted that Bonàrea relies on foreign workers, indicating a strong sentiment of appreciation for their contributions to the company and economy.
Spain's minister Elma Saiz expressed a clear choice: remain closed and poor or be open and prosperous, highlighting the importance of immigration for national prosperity.
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