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REPORT (COM(2026)0360 – C100124/2026 – 2026/0126(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 at the initiative of the Commission (EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance)

A-10-2026-0179

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Lucia Yar

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative, as proposed. It calls for continued awareness-raising, simplified procedures, training prioritisation, and rigorous monitoring of technical assistance spending.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets proposes that Parliament approve the Commission's proposal to mobilise EUR 210 000 for technical assistance, with calls for enhanced awareness, simplification, and monitoring.

Key points

  1. Agrees with the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 for technical assistance under the EGF Regulation, stressing that spending should be proportionate and effective.
  2. Calls on the Commission to keep inviting Parliament to meetings of the EGF Expert Group and seminars.
  3. Calls for stronger awareness and visibility of the EGF, including via publications, audio-visual activities, and a regularly updated website, with attention to Member States with low uptake.
  4. Calls for simplifying the EGF application procedure, reducing administrative burdens, and shortening time between application and support delivery.
  5. Emphasises prioritising training and reskilling for displaced workers, with impact evaluations focusing on reintegration and training effectiveness.
  6. Welcomes awareness activities about EGF Regulation changes, including support for workers facing imminent redundancy.
  7. Stresses that technical assistance spending should be rigorously monitored and evaluated, with detailed information from the Commission on outcomes.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers and those facing redundancy may benefit from EGF support, including training and reskilling.
  • Member States, social partners, and enterprises are targeted by awareness-raising and outreach activities.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 210 000 is mobilised for technical assistance, about 0.60% of the annual EGF budget.

Legal basis: Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093, as amended by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/765.