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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2025)0621 – C100270/2025 – 2025/0326(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 Sweden – EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt

BUDG-PR-779349

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Aura Salla

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The draft report approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 8,526,322 for Sweden following 6,486 displacements at Northvolt and related companies. It supports the Commission's proposal and calls for faster procedures, thorough evaluations, and measures to strengthen EU competitiveness in strategic sectors like batteries.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament approve the Commission's proposal to mobilise the EGF for Sweden, as annexed to the resolution.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Sweden meets the EGF intervention criteria and is entitled to EUR 8,526,322, representing 60% of total costs of EUR 14,210,537.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 16 June 2025 and assessed by the Commission on 28 October 2025; stresses the need to shorten the time between application and financing decision.
  3. Notes the application relates to 6,486 displaced workers, with 5,800 targeted beneficiaries expected to participate in measures.
  4. Notes severe unemployment in Skellefteå (8.2%) and that most displaced workers are highly educated and under 54; stresses swift action to prevent regional decline.
  5. Notes that Lyten plans to acquire Northvolt's assets and rehire laid-off workers, potentially offering equivalent positions.
  6. Recalls that personalised services include assessment, job-search coaching, business start-up support, training, allowances, and digital skills training.
  7. Calls for thorough final evaluations, including data on reintegration and training completion, and clear information on fund usage.
  8. Notes the eligibility period for EGF contribution starts 25 October 2024 and lasts 24 months for services and 31 months for administrative expenditure.
  9. Stresses that Swedish authorities assured equality of treatment and non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing.
  10. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace company responsibilities under national law or collective agreements.
  11. Stresses the need for coordinated EU competitiveness efforts to safeguard industrial employment and reduce the need for EGF interventions.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers from Northvolt and its suppliers and downstream producers in Sweden, who will receive personalised services and training.
  • The Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen), which provides national pre-financing and co-funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 8,526,322: EGF contribution, 60% of total costs.
  • EUR 14,210,537: total cost of measures.
  • 6,486: total displacements.
  • 5,800: targeted beneficiaries.
  • 8.2%: unemployment rate in Skellefteå.
  • EUR 22,000: maximum start-up investment support.

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