The chief executive of Migros, Switzerland’s largest retail and wholesale group, has warned that immigration is a critical necessity for maintaining the country’s supply of goods and services.
Mario Irminger emphasized that the Swiss economy faces significant labor shortages that could jeopardize the availability of essential products and services if not addressed through the integration of foreign workers. The statement underscores the growing tension between labor market demands and the available workforce in the region.
“Immigration is necessary to guarantee the supply.” Mario Irminger, CEO of Migros
The reliance on immigrant labor is presented not merely as a policy preference but as an operational requirement to prevent gaps in the supply chain. Irminger indicated that without a steady influx of workers, the offer
of products and services would inevitably decline, potentially impacting consumer access and market stability.
This position highlights the precarious nature of the current labor market, where the inability to fill vacant roles directly threatens the operational viability of large-scale retail and service providers. By linking immigration directly to the guarantee of supply
, the Migros chief frames the issue as a fundamental economic challenge rather than a purely political one.
The decision to speak openly on this issue reflects the ongoing pressure on Swiss businesses to secure reliable staffing in an increasingly competitive global labor market.
