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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium - EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN

TA-10-2025-0220 · P10_TA(2025)0220 · PE776.825

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 931 690 for Belgium following the bankruptcy of BelGaN, a semiconductor manufacturer. The aid supports 417 displaced workers in Oost-Vlaanderen through personalised services like training, outplacement, and job-search assistance, and covers administrative costs. Parliament stresses faster procedures, calls for evaluations, and insists EGF aid must not replace company obligations.

Key points

  1. Confirms that Belgium meets the EGF intervention criteria and is entitled to EUR 931 690, covering 85% of total costs of EUR 1 096 107.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 21 February 2025 and the Commission finalised its assessment on 7 July 2025; stresses the need to reduce time between application and financing decision.
  3. Targets 417 workers made redundant by BelGaN; redundancies raised the annual unemployment rate by 9% in Oudenaarde and job openings fell by 22%.
  4. Personalised services include information sessions, outplacement, training, job-fairs, job-search assistance, and support for entrepreneurial initiatives.
  5. Calls for comprehensive final evaluations with data on reintegration and beneficiary feedback.
  6. Personalised services are eligible from 8 August 2024 until 24 months after the decision's entry into force; administrative expenditure from 31 July 2024 until 31 months after.
  7. Belgian authorities assured equality of treatment, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing.
  8. Emphasises clear recognition and visibility of Union funding and calls for targeted communication.
  9. Reiterates that EGF assistance must not replace actions required of companies by national law or collective agreements.

Who is affected

  • 417 displaced workers from BelGaN in Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, receive personalised services and support.
  • Belgian authorities (VDAB) provide pre-financing and co-funding and implement the measures.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 931 690 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 1 096 107.
  • Total cost includes EUR 1 052 607 for personalised services and EUR 43 500 for administrative activities.
  • 417 targeted beneficiaries.
  • Unemployment rate increased by 9% in Oudenaarde; job openings fell by 22%.
  • Reference period for displacements: 31 July 2024 to 30 November 2024.
  • Personalised services eligible from 8 August 2024; administrative expenditure from 31 July 2024.