Turkey’s economy hit as Syrians return home

Syrians are returning home from Turkey following the end of the war in Syria last year, impacting Turkey's economy. Over half a million of the 3.6 million refugees in Turkey have already departed, creating a significant labor shortage. This exodus is weakening the Turkish economy, which heavily relies on low-cost labor, particularly in its textile and agricultural sectors. In Gaziantep, for instance, half of the garment workshops closed last year due to a lack of workers. This situation, reported by Jenna Le Bras and Adrià Rocha Cutiller, highlights the economic consequences of refugee repatriation for host countries.