Migrant labour – The invisible backbone of European agriculture

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Our cheap fruit and vegetables come at a high price. It is produced not least at the expense of migrants, sometimes under precarious conditions. But we are dependent on the work of these people. Join us in discussing what humane and environmentally friendly agriculture could look like.

Cheap fruit and vegetables from southern Europe: what many of us take for granted comes at a high price for local people and the environment. A large proportion of agricultural workers are (undocumented) migrants, whose living and working conditions are often particulary precarious because of their status. They live in informal settlements or impoverished conditions, are subjected to racism and exploitation, and have neither legal protection nor access to health care.

Their situation seems even more dire considering the current Europe-wide discourse on migration that is focussed on isolationism and increasing the number of deportations. However, the figures are clear: the agricultural sector, which is particularly affected by ageing and emigration, is dependent on migrants.

This event aims to highlight the importance of migration for European agriculture, while drawing attention to precarious working conditions and practices and discussing possible solutions with a focus on the Mediterranean region. Join us in envisioning a humane and sustainable agriculture for Europe.

Information

• Venue: Forum
• The event is free of charge.
• A ticket is required. Remaining tickets will be available at the box office.
• Event language: English
• The event will be recorded and will be available as a video on our YouTube channel afterwards.

Accessibility

• An induction loop system is available.
• People with visual impairments are welcome. We will request guide dog assistance if you need it.
• We are a wheelchair accessible venue.
• The event addresses interested people of age 16+.
• Drinks and food are available for purchase.

The future is for everyone! The Futurium wants to be accessible to everyone.

If there are any other access needs on your part, please feel free to let us know. We will try to meet them: info@futurium.de

All information on accessibility can be found here.

Photo & Video

Photos will be taken during the event. If you don’t wish to be pictured, please let us know in advance.

Tickets

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