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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Germany – EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2

TA-10-2025-0219 · P10_TA(2025)0219 · PE776.828

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with €3,085,166 for Germany following 1,171 displacements at Goodyear in Fulda and Hanau. The funds support personalised services like upskilling, counselling, and job search assistance for 915 targeted workers, with eligibility from 1 November 2024 for 24 months.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Germany meets the EGF criteria and is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 3 085 166, representing 60% of total costs.
  2. Notes the application relates to 1,171 displaced workers due to closure of Fulda site and partial shutdown in Hanau; 915 will be targeted beneficiaries.
  3. Highlights that most displaced workers have low education (56%) or are aged 54+ (42%), stressing vulnerability of older workers.
  4. Points out redundancies increased Fulda's annual unemployment by over 10%, affecting male and over-50 workers with outdated skills.
  5. Personalised services include upskilling, re-skilling, guidance, counselling, vocational orientation, start-up advice, job search assistance, and digital skills training.
  6. Calls for thorough final evaluations with data on reintegration and training completion.
  7. Notes 915 tripartite contracts concluded as of 20 February 2025, with 781 for Fulda and 134 for Hanau, expected to increase.
  8. Personalised services eligibility runs from 1 November 2024 until 24 months after entry into force of the decision.
  9. Administrative expenditure eligible from 1 November 2024 until 31 months after entry into force.
  10. Assurances given on equality, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing.
  11. Assistance must not replace company obligations under national law or collective agreements.
  12. Approves the annexed decision.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers from Goodyear in Fulda and Hanau, Germany, particularly those with low education or aged 54+.
  • Goodyear Germany GmbH and its employees, as the company undergoes restructuring.
  • German authorities and Bundesagentur für Arbeit, providing national pre-financing and co-funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3 085 166 financial contribution, 60% of total cost EUR 5 141 944.
  • 1,171 displacements; 915 targeted beneficiaries.
  • 56% with lower secondary education or less; 42% aged 54 or over.
  • Over 10% increase in annual unemployment in Fulda region.
  • 915 tripartite contracts; 781 for Fulda, 134 for Hanau.
  • Eligibility from 1 November 2024 for 24 months (services) and 31 months (administrative).