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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2026)0002 – C100002/2026 – 2026/0001(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/2025/006 BE/Audi

BUDG-PR-782226

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Nicolae Ștefănuță

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This draft report concerns the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for Belgium following redundancies at Audi. It approves the Commission's proposal to grant Belgium EUR 7,527,625 to support 3,414 displaced workers. The report notes the application's details, the measures to be funded, and calls for actions to address unemployment and support workers.

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

Key points

  1. Agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the EGF conditions and is entitled to EUR 7,527,625, representing 85% of the total cost of EUR 8,856,030.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 18 September 2025 and the Commission finalised its assessment on 9 January 2026; stresses shortening the time between application and financing decision.
  3. Notes the application relates to workers whose activity ceased in Audi and five suppliers and downstream producers, all targeted beneficiaries.
  4. Calls on Belgian authorities to reduce bankruptcies and address social disparities, noting unemployment risk correlates with education level.
  5. Deplores Audi's cessation of activities in Belgium while profitable and relocation to China and Mexico; regrets that energy costs contributed to relocation.
  6. Urges Belgian authorities to facilitate opening a new manufacturing site at the former Audi factory.
  7. Recalls the personalised services to be provided: counselling, training, job day, business start-up contribution, and incentives.
  8. Stresses that Belgian authorities shall ensure visibility of Union funding and provide effective information to beneficiaries and the public.
  9. Calls for thorough final evaluations of measures, including clear information on fund usage.
  10. Notes eligibility periods: personalised services from 17 February 2025 until 24 months after entry into force of financing decision; administrative expenditure from 9 July 2024 until 31 months after.
  11. Notes assurance that equality and non-discrimination principles will be respected and double financing prevented.
  12. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace actions that are companies' responsibility by national law or collective agreements.

Who is affected

  • Workers displaced from Audi and its suppliers and downstream producers in Belgium, who will receive personalised services.
  • Belgian authorities, responsible for implementing measures and ensuring visibility of funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 7,527,625 financial contribution from the EGF, representing 85% of total cost of EUR 8,856,030.
  • 3,414 displacements in the economic sector NACE Revision 2 division 29.
  • Reference period from 28 February 2025 to 28 June 2025.
  • EUR 15,000 contribution to business start-up.
  • EUR 2 per hour job-search allowance.
  • EUR 700 lump sum for IT skills bonus.
  • EUR 350 monthly return-to-school allowance.
  • EUR 350 monthly allowance for business creation for up to 12 or 18 months.

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