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REPORT (COM(2025)0621 – C100270/2025 – 2025/0326(BUD))

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 following an application from Sweden – EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt

A-10-2025-0239

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Aura Salla

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers with EUR 8 526 322 for Sweden following the bankruptcy of battery maker Northvolt, which displaced 6 486 workers. The funds support personalised services for 5 800 targeted beneficiaries, including job-search coaching, training, business start-up support and allowances, and cover administrative costs. Parliament stresses the need to shorten the assessment time for EGF applications and calls for thorough evaluations and visibility of Union funding.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets approves the Commission's proposal to mobilise the EGF for Sweden, agreeing with the assessment and the proposed financial contribution.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Sweden meets the EGF intervention criteria and is entitled to EUR 8 526 322, representing 60% of total costs of EUR 14 210 537.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 16 June 2025 and assessed by the Commission on 28 October 2025; stresses the need to shorten consideration time.
  3. Notes the application relates to 6 486 displaced workers, with 5 800 targeted beneficiaries expected to participate in measures.
  4. Highlights severe unemployment in Skellefteå (8.2%) and the need for swift action to prevent regional decline.
  5. Notes Lyten's binding agreement to acquire Northvolt's assets and rehire workers; underlines that unused amounts should be repaid if take-over occurs.
  6. Lists personalised services: assessment, job-search coaching, business start-up support, training, allowances, and digital skills; stresses visibility of Union funding.
  7. Calls for thorough final evaluations, including data on workers reintegrated and training completed.
  8. Notes eligibility period starts 25 October 2024 and lasts 24 months for services and 31 months for administrative expenditure.
  9. Notes assurance of equality, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing.
  10. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace company obligations under national law or collective agreements.
  11. Calls for coherent EU efforts for competitiveness and strategic autonomy, especially in batteries, and deplores Chinese subsidies distorting competition.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers from Northvolt and its suppliers in Sweden, especially in Skellefteå, receive personalised support and allowances.
  • Swedish authorities implement measures and ensure visibility of Union funding.
  • Lyten, acquiring Northvolt's assets, may rehire workers; unused EGF funds must be repaid if take-over occurs.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 8 526 322: financial contribution from EGF, 60% of total cost.
  • EUR 14 210 537: total cost of measures.
  • 6 486: total displaced workers.
  • 5 800: targeted beneficiaries.
  • 8.2%: unemployment rate in Skellefteå.
  • EUR 22 000: maximum start-up investment support per jobseeker.
  • 25 October 2024: start of eligibility period.

Legal basis: Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093