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REPORT (COM(2026)0003 – C100025/2026 – 2026/0038(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/2025/007 BE/Casa

A-10-2026-0061

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Hélder Sousa Silva

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 1 916 733 for Belgium following 416 displacements at Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV. The resolution notes the application details, the package of personalised services, and stresses the need for tailored support, especially for women, older workers, and those with low education levels. It calls for visibility of Union funding, thorough final evaluations, and involvement of social partners throughout implementation.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets approves the Commission proposal to mobilise the EGF for Belgium, agreeing with the Commission's assessment.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Belgium meets the EGF Regulation conditions and is entitled to EUR 1 916 733, representing 85% of total costs of EUR 2 254 980.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 23 September 2025 and the Commission finalised its assessment on 6 February 2026.
  3. Highlights that women represent 67.5% of the workforce concerned and calls for support measures to address their specific needs.
  4. Notes that warehouse workers face greater difficulties in securing new positions and calls for tailored support including upskilling and reskilling.
  5. Regrets the rise in bankruptcies in Belgium, with around 45 000 jobs lost within 18 months, and stresses the need for a business-friendly environment.
  6. Recalls the personalised services package includes info-sessions, outplacement, active mediation, skills development, training, and job fairs.
  7. Emphasises that social partners should be involved throughout implementation, including monitoring.
  8. Stresses that EGF mobilisation must be part of a larger policy response to prevent closures and invest in skills.
  9. Calls for visibility of Union funding and thorough final evaluations of measures.
  10. Notes the eligibility period for personalised services starts on 14 March 2025 and lasts until 24 months after the financing decision's entry into force.
  11. Notes administrative expenditure eligibility starts on 6 March 2025 and lasts until 31 months after the financing decision's entry into force.
  12. Approves the decision annexed to the resolution.

Who is affected

  • 416 displaced workers from Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV in Belgium, particularly in the Province of Antwerp.
  • Women, who represent 67.5% of the workforce concerned, and workers over 50, who need tailored support.
  • Warehouse workers, who face greater difficulties in finding new jobs and need upskilling or reskilling.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1 916 733 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 2 254 980.
  • 416 displacements in Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV.
  • 67.5% of the workforce concerned are women.
  • Around 45 000 jobs lost in Belgium within 18 months due to bankruptcies.

Legal basis: Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021-2027.