Press release – EU aid worth €2.7 million to support 365 dismissed retail workers in Belgium
Brussels, 7 April 2021
The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) will provide €2.7 million to support 365 dismissed retail workers in Belgium. The funding will help them find new jobs or create their own businesses.
The workers were made redundant as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a significant impact on the retail sector. The EGF funding will provide them with a range of services, including:
- job search assistance
- training
- counselling
- start-up grants
The EGF is a European Union fund that helps workers who have lost their jobs as a result of globalisation. It provides funding for training, job search assistance, and other support measures.
In Belgium, the EGF funding will be managed by the Flemish Employment and Vocational Training Service (VDAB) and the Walloon Public Employment Service (FOREM).
Quotes
Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the retail sector, and many workers have lost their jobs. This EGF funding will help them to get back on their feet and find new opportunities.”
Cody McClain, Member of the European Parliament, said: “This EGF funding is a lifeline for workers who have lost their jobs in the retail sector. It will help them to find new jobs or create their own businesses.”
Petra De Sutter, Belgian Minister of Employment, Social Affairs and Health, said: “We are grateful for this EGF funding, which will help us to support workers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We will work closely with the VDAB and FOREM to ensure that the funding is used effectively.”
Background
The EGF was established in 2006 to help workers who have lost their jobs as a result of globalisation. It has a budget of €150 million per year.
Belgium has received EGF funding on a number of occasions in the past. In 2019, the EGF provided €3.5 million to support 400 workers who had lost their jobs in the automotive sector.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
- European Commission: presse@ec.europa.eu
- Flemish Employment and Vocational Training Service (VDAB): persdienst@vdab.be
- Walloon Public Employment Service (FOREM): communication@forem.be
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