But by this time, the majority of the ethnic Germans remaining in Hungary were anxious to leave, as their living conditions had become unbearable. Ironically, in this second wave of expulsions, the most skilled and industrious German workers were removed from Hungary. This had a long-term detrimental effect on the Hungarian economy.
Conversely, by this time, the majority of ethnic Germans still present in Hungary were desperate to leave due to their unbearable living conditions. Notably, in this second wave of expulsions, the most capable and industrious German workers were removed from Hungary, which had a prolonged detrimental effect on the Hungarian economy.