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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2026)0360 – C100124/2026 – 2026/0126(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 at the initiative of the Commission (EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance)

BUDG-PR-789086

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Lucia Yar

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The draft report approves the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission, covering administrative and technical expenditure for the implementation of the Fund. It welcomes measures to raise awareness of the Fund, simplify application procedures, and maintain an electronic data exchange system, and calls on the Commission to continue inviting Parliament to meetings and seminars.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets, through its rapporteur, proposes that Parliament approve the Commission's proposal to mobilise EUR 210 000 for technical assistance, with additional calls for transparency and simplification.

Key points

  1. Agrees with the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 for technical assistance as proposed by the Commission, in accordance with Article 11(1) and (4) and Article 12(2), (3) and (4) of the EGF Regulation.
  2. Calls on the Commission to continue to invite Parliament systematically to meetings of the Expert Group of Contact Persons and seminars, in line with the Framework Agreement.
  3. Underlines the need to strengthen awareness and visibility of the EGF through publications, audio-visual activities, and a regularly updated dedicated website.
  4. Underlines the need to simplify the EGF application procedure and welcomes the maintenance of an electronic data exchange system and standardised procedures.
  5. Welcomes activities raising awareness about changes to the EGF Regulation, including support for workers affected by imminent redundancy in a company undergoing restructuring.

Who is affected

  • Workers displaced due to structural changes, who may benefit from EGF support, including those facing imminent redundancy.
  • Member States and social partners, who receive information and guidance and participate in meetings and seminars.
  • The Commission, which implements technical assistance activities and manages the EGF's online presence and data systems.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 210 000: the amount mobilised for technical assistance, approximately 0.60% of the maximum annual EGF budget in 2026.
  • 1.5%: the maximum share of the annual EGF ceiling that may be used for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative.
  • EUR 30 million (2018 prices): the maximum annual amount of the EGF.

Legal basis: Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093, as amended by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/765.