Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Germany – EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2

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Amendment 1

Nicolae Ștefănuță

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Recital E

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E. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and rising inflation have had an impact on the cost of energy, materials and labour costs, increasing pressure on the enterprise’s margins;

E. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and rising inflation combined with insufficient deployment of cheaper energy sources have had an impact on the cost of energy, materials and labour costs, increasing pressure on the enterprise’s margins;

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Amendment 2

Angéline Furet, Julien Sanchez

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Recital E

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E. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and rising inflation have had an impact on the cost of energy, materials and labour costs, increasing pressure on the enterprise’s margins;

E. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, rising inflation and the European energy market have had an impact on the cost of energy, materials and labour costs, increasing pressure on the enterprise’s margins;

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Amendment 3

Angéline Furet, Julien Sanchez

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Recital F

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F. whereas Goodyear Germany GmbH is specialised in the manufacture of rubber and plastic products, particularly tyres; whereas the company has been significantly affected by intensified competition from low-cost imports originating from Asia;

F. whereas Goodyear Germany GmbH is specialised in the manufacture of rubber and plastic products, particularly tyres; whereas the company has been significantly affected by intensified competition from low-cost imports originating from Asia; whereas the European automotive and supplier industry is facing unprecedented pressure from both external and internal challenges, such as distortion of competition and high energy costs, and the Green Deal, which envisages the end of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, and that it will be necessary to suspend it, otherwise this industry will be doomed and the cost of mobility for Europeans will increase;

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Amendment 4

Mohammed Chahim

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Recital F a (new)

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F a. whereas this is the second mobilisation of the EGF requested by the German authorities following a restructuring of the Goodyear company, as the EGF was mobilised following a plant closure of the company in Philippsburg in 2017;

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Amendment 5

Angéline Furet, Julien Sanchez

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Recital J

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J. whereas financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market policy measures and personalised services that aim to reintegrate beneficiaries rapidly into decent and sustainable employment within or outside their initial sector of activity, while preparing them for a greener and more digital European economy;

J. whereas financial contributions from the EGF should be primarily directed at active labour market policy measures and personalised services that aim to reintegrate beneficiaries rapidly into decent and sustainable employment within or outside their initial sector of activity, while preparing them for a European economy that is more competitive and better at protecting jobs;

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Amendment 6

Mohammed Chahim

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Paragraph 2

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2. Notes that the German authorities submitted the application on 10 March 2025, and that, following the provision of additional information by Germany, the Commission finalised its assessment on 29 July 2025 and notified it to Parliament on 26 August 2025;

2. Notes that the German authorities submitted the application on 10 March 2025, and that, following the provision of additional information by Germany, the Commission finalised its assessment on 29 July 2025, more than four months later, and notified it to Parliament on 26 August 2025;

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Amendment 7

Nicolae Ștefănuță

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Paragraph 3 a (new)

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3 a. Regrets that the Goodyear did not exercise options of internal transfer of employees to its facilities in Dudelange and Kranj where 110 and 160 new jobs were opened during 2022 and 2023 years respectively;

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Amendment 8

Monika Hohlmeier

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Paragraph 4

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4. Takes note that most of the displaced workers have a low level of education (56 % with lower secondary education or less) and are aged 54 year or over (42 %);

4. Takes note that most of the displaced workers have a low level of education (56 % with lower secondary education or less) and are aged 54 year or over (42 %); underlines that older workers in particular constitute a highly vulnerable group, facing significant barriers to re-employment due to limited opportunities for upskilling and retraining;

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Amendment 9

Monika Hohlmeier

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Paragraph 5

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5. Points out that the Goodyear redundancies increased the annual unemployment rate in the Fulda region to over 10%, disproportionately impacting male workers and individuals over the age of 50, many of whom possess outdated qualifications and skill sets that are misaligned with current labour market demands;

5. Points out that the Goodyear redundancies increased the annual unemployment rate in the Fulda region to over 10%, disproportionately impacting male workers and individuals over the age of 50, many of whom possess outdated qualifications and skill sets that are misaligned with current labour market demands; stresses that swift action is needed to prevent structural regional decline and emphasises the importance of fostering high-quality, future-oriented jobs to ensure long-term economic and social resilience;

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Amendment 10

Nicolae Ștefănuță

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Paragraph 5 a (new)

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5 a. Highlights the urgency of transition to renewable energy as the cheapest source of electricity generation to prevent layoffs and protect workers;

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Amendment 11

Mohammed Chahim

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Paragraph 6

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6. Recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers consist of the following actions: substantial upskilling or re-skilling measures, guidance and counselling and vocational orientation and activation measures, business start-up advisory services and grants, job search assistance, upskilling and top-ups incentives, training allowances, digital skills trainings;

6. Recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers consist of the following actions: substantial upskilling or re-skilling measures, guidance and counselling and vocational orientation and activation measures, business start-up advisory services and grants, job search assistance, upskilling and top-ups incentives, training allowances, digital skills trainings; stresses in this context that a well-trained workforce is key to a future-proof European economy;

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Amendment 12

Mohammed Chahim

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Paragraph 6 a (new)

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6 a. Considers it a social responsibility of the Union and Member states to provide these workers made redundant with the necessary qualifications for a future-proof European economy that accomplishes the digital and green transformation; considers therefore that the mobilisation of the EGF needs to be embedded in a larger policy response;

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Amendment 13

Monika Hohlmeier

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Paragraph 6 a (new)

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6 a. Calls for thorough final evaluations of the measures implemented, incorporating data on the number of workers successfully reintegrated into employment as well as those who have completed training and upskilling measures;

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Amendment 14

Victor Negrescu

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Paragraph 9 a (new)

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9 a. Regrets the planned merger of the EGF with the European Competitiveness Fund; recalls the important role that the EGF has played in supporting workers affected by redundancies and restructuring processes in the Union; calls on the Commission to reconsider this decision and to ensure the continuation of a dedicated and flexible instrument to provide timely support for displaced workers;

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Amendment 15

Monika Hohlmeier

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Paragraph 9 a (new)

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9 a. Recalls that the German authorities acknowledge the origin of and ensure the visibility of Union funding, while highlighting the Union’s added value; stresses that this should be achieved through targeted information measures addressing beneficiaries, social partners and the media;

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Amendment 16

Monika Hohlmeier

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Paragraph 10 a (new)

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10 a. Stresses the urgent need for coherent and coordinated EU competitiveness efforts, developed in close partnership with the Member States, in order to safeguard Europe’s industrial employment base and social security; underlines that only a robust and resilient European economy can effectively prevent large-scale redundancies, thereby reducing the need for EGF intervention in the first place;

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