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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

TA-10-2026-0201 · P10_TA(2026)0201 · PE787.923

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Parliament approves the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) with €2,132,535 for Belgium following 803 redundancies at Soliver NV, a glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The resolution notes the application's context, calls for support tailored to older workers, stresses the need for competitive energy prices and industrial policy, and demands visibility and evaluation of the funded measures.

Key points

  1. Parliament agrees that Belgium meets the EGF conditions and is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2,132,535, representing 85% of the total cost of EUR 2,508,865.
  2. The application concerns 803 targeted beneficiaries made redundant in Soliver, a glass manufacturer that shifted to high-tech automotive glass and faced difficulties due to a downturn in the automotive sector and high energy prices.
  3. Parliament notes that older workers face greater barriers to re-entering the labour market and calls on Belgian authorities to provide specific support tailored to help them develop skills for new quality jobs.
  4. Personalised services include a task force of consultants, outplacement services, job-search assistance, training and retraining, and participation in job fairs.
  5. Parliament stresses that EGF mobilisation must be part of a larger policy response to prevent closures, keep industrial production competitive, and invest in skills, while reducing regulatory and administrative burdens.
  6. Belgian authorities must ensure visibility of Union funding and provide effective information to beneficiaries, authorities, social partners, and the public.
  7. The Commission should ensure equal visibility of the EGF across member states and promote its added value by disseminating information to national authorities.
  8. Parliament calls for thorough final evaluations with social partners, including transparent information on fund use, worker reintegration, and achievement of EGF objectives, and stresses regular monitoring.
  9. The period of eligibility for the financial contribution runs from 11 June 2025 until 24 months (for services) and 31 months (for administrative expenditure) after the financing decision's entry into force.
  10. Belgian authorities assured that equality of treatment and non-discrimination will be respected and double financing prevented.
  11. EGF assistance must not replace actions required of public authorities or companies under national law or collective agreements; it is a limited, targeted, and complementary mechanism.

Who is affected

  • Workers displaced from Soliver NV in Belgium, particularly older workers, will receive personalised services and training.
  • Belgian authorities (including VDAB) are responsible for implementing measures and ensuring visibility of Union funding.
  • The Commission must ensure equal visibility of the EGF across member states and disseminate information to national authorities.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 2,132,535 financial contribution, 85% of total cost of EUR 2,508,865.
  • EUR 2,412,465 for personalised services and EUR 96,400 for preparatory, management, information, publicity, control and reporting activities.
  • 803 targeted beneficiaries.
  • Reference period from 1 July 2025 to 1 November 2025.
  • Application submitted on 22 December 2025; Commission finalised assessment on 30 April 2026.
  • Eligibility period from 11 June 2025 until 24 months and 31 months after entry into force of financing decision.