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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

TA-10-2026-0102 · P10_TA(2026)0102 · PE784.477

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with EUR 1 916 733 for Belgium following the bankruptcy of Casa, supporting 416 displaced workers in retail and warehousing. The resolution notes the application details, calls for tailored support for workers, especially women and those with low education, and stresses the need for effective implementation, visibility, and evaluation.

Key points

  1. Agrees that Belgium meets the EGF conditions and is entitled to EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of total costs of EUR 2 254 980.
  2. Notes the application was submitted on 23 September 2025 and assessed by the Commission on 6 February 2026; stresses shortening time between application and financing decision.
  3. Notes that all workers from Casa's two enterprises will be targeted beneficiaries.
  4. Highlights the need to enhance business management's capacity to prevent lay-offs by adapting to geopolitical context and coping with restructuring.
  5. Calls on Belgian authorities to provide tailored support for warehouse workers facing greater difficulties, including upskilling, reskilling, relocation, or redeployment.
  6. Regrets the negative impact of bankruptcies on employment in some Belgian regions, noting around 45 000 jobs lost in 18 months, and stresses the importance of a business-friendly environment.
  7. Recalls that personalised services include info-sessions, outplacement, active mediation, skills development, training, and job fairs; stresses social partner involvement throughout implementation.
  8. Emphasises that EGF is a solidarity instrument and cannot replace proactive industrial policy; calls for embedding mobilisation in a larger policy response and preventing closures.
  9. Stresses that Belgian authorities must ensure visibility of Union funding and provide effective information to beneficiaries and stakeholders.
  10. Calls for thorough final evaluations of measures, including fund usage and success in reintegrating workers.
  11. Notes eligibility periods: personalised services from 14 March 2025 for 24 months, administrative expenditure from 6 March 2025 for 31 months after financing decision.
  12. Notes assurance of equality, non-discrimination, and prevention of double financing; reiterates that EGF must not replace actions required by national law or collective agreements.

Who is affected

  • Displaced workers from Casa International NV and Casa Logistics NV in Belgium, particularly women (67.5% of workforce) and warehouse workers.
  • Belgian authorities, including VDAB, responsible for implementing measures and ensuring visibility and evaluation.
  • Social partners involved in implementation and monitoring of EGF measures.

Figures and deadlines

  • 416 displacements in Casa in Belgium.
  • 257 displacements in retail, 159 in warehousing.
  • Women represent 67.5% of the workforce.
  • Financial contribution of EUR 1 916 733, 85% of total cost of EUR 2 254 980.
  • Expenditure for personalised services EUR 2 168 980; preparatory and management EUR 86 000.
  • Around 45 000 jobs lost in Belgium within 18 months due to bankruptcies.
  • Eligibility period for personalised services from 14 March 2025 for 24 months; administrative expenditure from 6 March 2025 for 31 months.