A 2024 report by Oxfam, an international organization combating poverty and injustice, and the Comillas Pontifical University in Spain reveals systematic exploitation of migrants in Europe's agricultural sector. Workers, mainly from countries like Romania, Bulgaria, and other non-EU nations, endure harsh conditions, low wages, and limited access to essential services. Often reliant on these jobs to secure residency, migrants face heightened vulnerability, with employers exerting significant control over their lives and working conditions.
Click on to learn more about the harsh reality of Europe's migrant workers in the agricultural sector.