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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2026)0003 – C100025/2026 – 2026/0038(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/2025/007 BE/Casa

BUDG-PR-784477

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Hélder Sousa Silva

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This draft report approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 1,916,733 for Belgium following 416 displacements at Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV. It notes the application details, the measures to be funded, and calls for tailored support for warehouse workers, visibility of EU funding, and thorough evaluations.

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

Key points

  1. Agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for an EGF contribution of EUR 1,916,733, representing 85% of total costs of EUR 2,254,980.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 23 September 2025 and the Commission finalised its assessment on 6 February 2026.
  3. Calls on Belgian authorities to provide specific tailored support to warehouse workers who face greater difficulties in securing new positions.
  4. Regrets the negative impact of rising bankruptcies on employment in some Belgian regions, noting around 45,000 jobs lost in 18 months.
  5. Recalls that personalised services include info-sessions, outplacement, active mediation, skills development, training, and job fairs.
  6. Stresses that Belgian authorities shall ensure visibility of Union funding and provide effective information to beneficiaries and the public.
  7. Calls for thorough final evaluations of measures, including fund usage and success in reintegrating workers.
  8. Notes that personalised services started on 14 March 2025 and are eligible until 24 months after the financing decision's entry into force.
  9. Notes administrative expenditure started on 6 March 2025 and is eligible until 31 months after the financing decision's entry into force.
  10. Notes assurance that equality of treatment and non-discrimination will be respected and double financing prevented.
  11. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace actions by public authorities or companies under national law or collective agreements.
  12. Approves the decision annexed to the resolution.

Who is affected

  • Workers displaced from Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV in Belgium, who will receive personalised services and training.
  • Belgian authorities, who are responsible for implementing measures and ensuring visibility of EU funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1,916,733 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 2,254,980.
  • 416 displacements in Casa.
  • Reference period from 6 March 2025 to 6 July 2025.
  • 257 displacements in retail trade, 159 in warehousing.
  • Around 45,000 jobs lost in Belgium within 18 months.
  • Personalised services started on 14 March 2025; eligible for 24 months after financing decision.
  • Administrative expenditure eligible from 6 March 2025 for 31 months after financing decision.