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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2026)0001 – C100012/2026 – 2026/0004(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/2025/004 BE/Tupperware

BUDG-PR-782416

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: JeanMarc Germain

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This draft report approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 1 622 650 for Belgium following 267 redundancies at Tupperware General Services NV. It notes the application details, calls for shorter processing times, and stresses the need for tailored support for workers with low education levels. It also calls for visibility of EU funding, thorough evaluations, and prevention of such closures.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament approve the mobilisation of the EGF for Belgium, as annexed to the resolution.

Key points

  1. Agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for EGF support and is entitled to EUR 1 622 650, representing 85% of total costs.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 28 August 2025 and assessed on 20 January 2026, stressing the need to shorten time between application and financing decision.
  3. Notes the application relates to 267 targeted beneficiaries made redundant in Tupperware.
  4. Deplores that the American parent corporation revoked licenses, leading to bankruptcy on 17 February 2025.
  5. Calls on Belgian authorities to provide specific support for workers with low education levels, as one third have no more than lower secondary education.
  6. Recalls that personalised services include information sessions, outplacement, job-search assistance, training, and job fairs.
  7. Emphasises that EGF mobilisation must be part of a larger policy response to ensure workers find adequate opportunities.
  8. Stresses that Belgian authorities must ensure visibility of EU funding and provide effective information to beneficiaries and the public.
  9. Calls for thorough final evaluations of measures, including how funds were used.
  10. Notes eligibility periods: personalised services from 17 February 2025 for 24 months, administrative expenditure for 31 months.
  11. Notes assurance that equality and non-discrimination will be respected and double financing prevented.
  12. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace company responsibilities under national law or collective agreements.

Who is affected

  • 267 displaced workers from Tupperware General Services NV in Belgium.
  • Belgian authorities, who will implement the measures and ensure visibility.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1 622 650 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 1 909 000.
  • 267 targeted beneficiaries.
  • Reference period from 17 February 2025 to 17 June 2025.
  • 24 months eligibility for personalised services, 31 months for administrative expenditure.

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