Slovak Prime Minister Warns of Skilled Worker Shortage in Construction Sector
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Prime Minister Robert Fico highlighted a critical shortage of qualified workers in Slovakia's construction industry during recent remarks. The prime minister noted that the Slovak economy is facing a significant labor deficit, with approximately 150,000 workers missing from the workforce. The construction sector appears to be particularly affected by this skills gap, which poses challenges for infrastructure development and economic growth. Slovakia, like many Central European countries, has been grappling with labor shortages as workers migrate to higher-paying jobs in Western Europe, while domestic demand for skilled trades remains high.