The Balkans have shortage in local workforce

Low wages and stalled EU membership cause the chronic lack of workforce in the Balkans, which is especially noticeable in Montenegro in the midst of the summer season. The country, being heavily reliant on tourism as a primary source of income, is struggling to find local labour. Many young people are seeking better jobs in EU states, especially in neighbouring Croatia. Meanwhile, the number of foreigners entering Montenegro increases. The number of Russians arriving to Serbia to live and work there since the start of the war in Ukraine is also increasing. This country seems to them to be an ideal place to start a new life due to its traditional close ties with Moscow. According to the Serbian Interior Ministry, more than 200,000 Russians have arrived in the country over the last two years, and many of them plan to stay.

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