Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2024/000 TA 2024 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission
TA-9-2024-0334 · P9_TA(2024)0334 · PE759.750
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Parliament approves the mobilisation of EUR 165 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative in 2024.¶ It welcomes continued work on standardised procedures using the electronic data exchange system (SFC) for faster processing of applications.¶ It takes note of Commission plans to hold meetings of the EGF Expert Group and a seminar, and asks to be invited systematically.¶ It calls on the Commission to adapt COVID-19 pandemic best practices to support an inclusive green and digital transition and gender equality.¶ It underlines the need to strengthen EGF visibility, welcomes the dedicated website, and asks for regular updates.¶ It reminds applicant member states of their role in publicising EGF-funded actions, and approves the annexed decision.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament agrees with the mobilisation of EUR 165 000 and the measures proposed by the Commission to be financed as technical assistance under the EGF Regulation.¶
- It welcomes continued work on standardised procedures for EGF applications and management using the electronic data exchange system (SFC), which simplifies and speeds up processing and improves reporting.¶
- It takes note that the Commission will use the available budget to hold meetings of the Expert Group of Contact Persons of the EGF (two members from each member state) and one seminar with implementing bodies and social partners.¶
- It calls on the Commission to continue to invite Parliament systematically to these meetings and seminars, in line with the Framework Agreement.
- It calls on the Commission to adapt best practices developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular measures that accelerate an inclusive green and digital transition and support gender equality.¶
- It underlines the need to strengthen general awareness and visibility of the EGF, including through Commission publications and audio-visual activities as provided for in Article 11(1) of the EGF Regulation.¶
- It welcomes the maintenance of the dedicated EGF website and calls on the Commission to regularly update and expand it to increase visibility and transparency.
- It reminds applicant member states of their key role in widely publicising EGF-funded actions to targeted beneficiaries, local and regional authorities, social partners, the media and the general public, as set out in Article 12 of the EGF Regulation.¶
- It approves the decision annexed to the resolution.¶
Who is affected
- Displaced workers: the EGF provides support for their reintegration into decent and sustainable employment.¶¶
- Commission: receives EUR 165 000 for technical assistance and is asked to invite Parliament to meetings and update the EGF website.¶¶¶
- Applicant member states: reminded of their role in publicising EGF-funded actions.¶
- Expert Group of Contact Persons of the EGF: two members from each member state will hold meetings.¶
- Implementing bodies of the EGF and social partners: will participate in one seminar.
Figures and deadlines
- EUR 165 000: amount to be mobilised as technical assistance.¶
- 0,5 %: maximum share of the EGF annual amount available for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative.¶
- EUR 186 million: previous maximum annual amount of the EGF.¶
- EUR 30 million: reduced maximum annual amount of the EGF (in 2018 prices).
- 200: reduced threshold of dismissed workers for activating the EGF.¶
- 500: previous threshold of dismissed workers for activating the EGF.
- 0,49 %: approximate share of the maximum annual budget available for the EGF in 2024 that the proposed amount represents.¶