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Adopted text, 28 April 2026

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

Document TA-10-2026-0116 · P10_TA(2026)0116 · PE774.423

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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2021/691 to support workers affected by imminent job displacement in enterprises undergoing restructuring. It extends the scope of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to cover workers facing imminent job displacement, not just those already dismissed.

Key points

  1. The regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2021/691 to include support for workers affected by imminent job displacement in enterprises undergoing restructuring.
  2. It defines 'imminent job displacement' and sets conditions for when workers are considered affected.
  3. It allows applications for Fund support to be made before actual dismissals occur, under certain conditions.
  4. It specifies the types of measures that can be funded, including training, job-search assistance, and entrepreneurship support.
  5. It requires member states to provide information and assistance to workers affected by imminent displacement.
  6. It sets out procedures for the submission and assessment of applications, including deadlines and documentation requirements.
  7. It ensures coordination with other EU funds and avoids double funding.
  8. It includes provisions for monitoring and reporting on the use of Fund resources.

Who is affected

  • Workers in enterprises undergoing restructuring who face imminent job displacement.
  • Enterprises undergoing restructuring that may apply for Fund support on behalf of workers.
  • Member states, which are responsible for submitting applications and implementing measures.

Legal basis. Article 294(2) and Article 175 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

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Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

European Parliament legislative resolution of 28 April 2026 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/691 as regards support to workers affected by imminent job displacement in enterprises undergoing restructuring (COM(2025)0140 – C10-0060/2025 – 2025/0073(COD))

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

–having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2025)0140),

–having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 175 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C10-0060/2025),

–having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

–having regard to the budgetary assessment by the Committee on Budgets,

–having regard to the opinion of the of the European Economic and Social Committee of 19 June 2025,

–having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 3 July 2025,

–having regard to the provisional agreement approved by the committee responsible under Rule 75(4) of its Rules of Procedure and the undertaking given by the Council representative by letter of 11 March 2026 to approve Parliament’s position, in accordance with Article 294(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

–having regard to Rules 60 and 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

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–having regard to the report of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A10-0251/2025),

1.Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

2.Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

3.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

P10_TC1-COD(2025)0073

Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 28 April 2026 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2026/… of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/691 as regards support for workers affected by imminent job displacement in enterprises undergoing restructuring

(As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/1139.)