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.
On the other hand, by this time, the majority of ethnic Germans still residing in Hungary were eager to leave because their living conditions had become unbearable. Interestingly, in this second wave of expulsions, the most skilled and industrious German workers were taken away from Hungary, which ultimately harmed the Hungarian economy.