The EU mobilizes European funds to support workers laid off in Belgium by Liberty Steel
21 May 2026Effective: 29 Apr 202650 views
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Workers laid off in Belgium by Liberty Steel and EU employment policy managers
Summary
The EU approves EGF funds to support Belgian workers laid off by Liberty Steel. The money will finance training and reemployment for those affected.
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The European Parliament and Council approve the mobilization of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) in response to Belgium's request regarding layoffs at Liberty Steel. This fund co-finances active employment measures such as training, career guidance and job search assistance for laid-off workers. The dec…
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OJ:L_202601134: Decisión (UE) 2026/1134 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 29 de abril de 2026, relativa a la movilización del Fondo Europeo de Adaptación a la Globalización para Trabajadores Despedidos en respuesta a una solicitud de Bélgica — EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty
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