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DRAFT REPORT (COM(2026)0170 – C100198/2026 – 2026/0195(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 Spain – EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary

BUDG-PR-791964

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Sandra Gómez López

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This is a draft report by the Committee on Budgets on a Commission proposal to mobilise the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers for Spain, following an application for workers displaced in Galicia's automotive ancillary industry. The rapporteur agrees the conditions of the EGF Regulation are met and that Spain is entitled to EUR 2 725 100, which is 85 % of a total cost of EUR 3 206 000. The application concerns 671 displaced workers, of whom 400 residing in Galicia will be targeted beneficiaries, and the personalised services include profiling, guidance, training, job-search assistance, tutoring and financial support and incentives. The draft asks Spanish and regional authorities to ensure visibility of Union funding, calls for thorough final evaluations, and approves the decision annexed to the resolution.

Committee position. The rapporteur agrees with the Commission that the conditions of the EGF Regulation are met and that Spain is entitled to EUR 2 725 100, approves the decision annexed to the resolution, and calls for visibility of Union funding and thorough final evaluations.

Key points

  1. The draft report agrees with the Commission that the conditions of the EGF Regulation, in particular Article 4(2), point (a), are met and that Spain is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2 725 100.
  2. The contribution represents 85 % of the total cost of EUR 3 206 000, comprising EUR 3 046 000 for personalised services and EUR 160 000 for preparatory, management, information and publicity, control and reporting activities.
  3. The application relates to 671 displaced workers in Galicia's automotive ancillary industry, and 400 displaced workers residing in Galicia will be targeted beneficiaries.
  4. The draft notes that Galicia's car component enterprises direct 60 to 70 % of their production to the Union, and that in the Vigo area unemployment stands at 11,2 %, almost double the Union average of 5,8 %.
  5. It notes that eight in ten displaced workers have an educational attainment of post-secondary level or lower and one in four is aged over 54, and calls on Spanish and regional authorities to address social disparities and structural barriers to quality employment.
  6. Personalised services agreed with trade unions, regional authorities and social partners consist of information, intake and profiling, occupational guidance, training, job-search assistance, tutoring, and financial support and incentives.
  7. Spanish and regional authorities shall ensure the visibility of Union funding and highlight its added value by providing effective and targeted information to beneficiaries, regional and local authorities, social partners and the wider public.
  8. The draft calls for thorough final evaluations of the measures implemented, including how the funds were used, the reintegration of workers into the labour market, and whether the EGF objectives were achieved.
  9. Spain started providing personalised services on 1 September 2026 and incurring administrative expenditure on 1 July 2026, with eligibility running until 24 months and 31 months after the entry into force of the financing decision respectively.
  10. The Spanish authorities assured that equality of treatment and non-discrimination will be respected and that any double financing will be prevented.
  11. The draft reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace actions that are the responsibility of public authorities or companies under national law or collective agreements, and that the EGF is a limited, targeted and complementary mechanism.
  12. The draft approves the decision annexed to the resolution.

Who is affected

  • 671 displaced workers in Galicia's automotive ancillary industry, of whom 400 residing in Galicia will be targeted beneficiaries.
  • Spanish and regional authorities, which must ensure visibility of Union funding and address social disparities and structural barriers.
  • Trade unions, regional authorities and social partners, with whom the personalised services were agreed.
  • Public authorities and companies, whose responsibilities under national law or collective agreements EGF assistance must not replace.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 2 725 100, the financial contribution from the EGF for Spain, representing 85 % of the total cost.
  • EUR 3 206 000, the total cost, comprising EUR 3 046 000 for personalised services and EUR 160 000 for other activities.
  • 671 displaced workers in Galicia's automotive ancillary industry; 400 targeted beneficiaries residing in Galicia.
  • 60 to 70 % of production directed to the Union by Galicia's car component enterprises.
  • Unemployment of 11,2 % in the Vigo area, against a Union average of 5,8 %.
  • Up to EUR 400 participation incentive; up to EUR 340 per training course for commuting expenses; EUR 0.26/km for private vehicle mileage; up to EUR 20 daily allowance for carers; EUR 200 per month for up to six months as outplacement incentive.
  • Personalised services started on 1 September 2026 and administrative expenditure on 1 July 2026; eligibility until 24 months and 31 months after entry into force of the financing decision respectively.