On the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers - EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission
A-10-2025-0115
Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Jean-Marc Germain
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- Full procedure 2025/0135
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Parliament approves the mobilisation of EUR 170 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative for 2025, and approves the annexed decision.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to continue inviting Parliament to EGF meetings and seminars, to adapt best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to increase the EGF's visibility and transparency.¶¶¶ It reminds member states of their role in publicising EGF-funded actions and calls on the Commission to check their compliance with the EGF Regulation.¶
Committee position. The Committee on Budgets proposes that Parliament approve the Commission's proposal to mobilise EUR 170 000 for technical assistance, with additional calls for transparency and compliance.¶¶¶
Key points
- Agrees with the mobilisation of EUR 170 000 for technical assistance under Article 11(1) and (4) and Article 12(2), (3) and (4) of the EGF Regulation.¶
- Welcomes continued work on standardised procedures for EGF applications using the electronic data exchange system (SFC), simplifying and speeding up processing and reporting.¶
- Notes the Commission will use budget for Expert Group meetings and a networking seminar; calls on the Commission to systematically invite Parliament to these events.¶
- Calls on the Commission to adapt best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially measures accelerating an inclusive green and digital transition and supporting gender equality.¶
- Underlines the need to strengthen awareness and visibility of the EGF through publications and audio-visual activities; welcomes the dedicated website and calls for regular updates.¶
- Reminds applicant member states of their key role in publicising EGF-funded actions; calls on the Commission to systematically check compliance with Article 12(1) of the EGF Regulation.¶
- Approves the decision annexed to the resolution.¶