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REPORT (COM(2026)0001 – C100012/2026 – 2026/0004(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 Belgium – EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware

A-10-2026-0030

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: JeanMarc Germain

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for Belgium, following the bankruptcy of Tupperware General Services NV, providing EUR 1 622 650 to support 267 displaced workers. The resolution notes the application's timeline, the regional economic context, and calls for tailored support, visibility of EU funding, and thorough evaluations.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets approves the Commission's proposal to mobilise the EGF for Belgium, as annexed to the resolution.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Belgium meets the EGF conditions and is entitled to EUR 1 622 650, 85% of total costs, for personalised services and preparatory activities.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 28 August 2025 and the Commission finalised its assessment on 20 January 2026; stresses shortening the time to financing decisions.
  3. Notes the redundancies affect 267 workers in East Flanders, where employment was already low; calls for swift action to prevent regional decline.
  4. Deplores the parent company's takeover by creditors and revocation of licenses, leading to bankruptcy; welcomes an initiative to revive the brand in several EU countries.
  5. Calls on Belgian authorities to provide specific support for workers with low education, given higher unemployment risk, and to reduce bankruptcies and social disparities.
  6. Describes the personalised services package, including information sessions, outplacement, job-search assistance, training, and job fairs; calls for dialogue with new Tupperware representatives.
  7. Emphasises that EGF support must be part of a larger policy response, including stronger industrial policy and reduced strategic dependencies, to prevent closures.
  8. Stresses the need for visibility of EU funding and thorough final evaluations with measurable results; recalls exploring sustainability of EGF in next MFF.
  9. Notes eligibility periods: personalised services from 17 February 2025 for 24 months, administrative expenditure for 31 months after financing decision.
  10. Notes assurances on equality, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing; reiterates EGF must not replace company responsibilities.

Who is affected

  • 267 displaced workers from Tupperware in Belgium, who will receive personalised services and support for reintegration.
  • Belgian authorities, responsible for implementing measures and ensuring visibility and evaluations.
  • The new European Tupperware representatives, with whom dialogue is encouraged for potential reintegration.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1 622 650 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 1 909 000.
  • 267 targeted beneficiaries.
  • 17 February 2025 to 17 June 2025 reference period.
  • 24 months eligibility for personalised services, 31 months for administrative expenditure.

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