Support for Displaced Steel Workers in Belgium

by name voted on 29.04.2026

Summary

The European Parliament approves EGF funding for 507 Belgian steel workers displaced by bankruptcy.

10 29.04.2026

Report

economy

social policy

public finance and budget policy

employment and working conditions

Key points

The European Parliament has approved financial support for workers in Belgium affected by industrial restructuring.
The decision meets specific criteria regarding the number of workers displaced over a set period.
A total of 507 steel industry workers are targeted for assistance following a company bankruptcy.
The EU will contribute approximately 2.03 million euros, covering 85% of the total costs.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium– EGF/2025/008/BE/Liberty REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium– EGF/2025/008/BE/Liberty Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

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