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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2025)0302 – C100182/2025 – 2025/0245(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 Germany – EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2

BUDG-PR-776828

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Olivier Chastel

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The draft report approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 3,085,166 for Germany following 1,171 redundancies at Goodyear Germany GmbH. It endorses the Commission's proposal and the annexed decision.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets approves the Commission's proposal to mobilise the EGF for Germany, endorsing the annexed decision.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Germany meets the conditions of Article 4(2)(a) of the EGF Regulation and is entitled to EUR 3,085,166, representing 60% of total costs of EUR 5,141,944.
  2. Notes the application relates to 1,171 displaced workers due to closure of the Fulda site and partial shutdown in Hanau; 915 will be targeted beneficiaries.
  3. Notes that most displaced workers have low education (56% lower secondary or less) and 42% are aged 54 or over.
  4. Points out that redundancies increased the annual unemployment rate in Fulda to over 10%, disproportionately affecting male workers and those over 50.
  5. Recalls that personalised services include upskilling, guidance, business start-up advice and grants, job search assistance, incentives, training allowances, and digital skills training.
  6. Notes that Germany started providing services on 1 November 2024, with eligibility for EGF contribution from that date until 24 months after the Financing Decision's entry into force.
  7. Notes administrative expenditure eligibility from 1 November 2024 until 31 months after the financing decision's entry into force.
  8. Stresses German assurance of equality, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing.
  9. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace actions required of companies by national law or collective agreements.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers from Goodyear Germany GmbH in Fulda and Hanau, Germany, particularly those with low education or aged over 50.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3,085,166 financial contribution from the EGF, 60% of total cost of EUR 5,141,944.
  • 1,171 displaced workers; 915 targeted beneficiaries.
  • 56% with lower secondary education or less; 42% aged 54 or over.
  • Unemployment rate in Fulda over 10%.
  • Eligibility period: from 1 November 2024 until 24 months after entry into force of Financing Decision.
  • Administrative expenditure eligible until 31 months after entry into force.