On Tuesday, Parliament approved Belgium’s request for €704,135 in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 632 former workers from machinery and paper enterprises Purmo and Sappi in the Flemish province of Limburg. MEPs noted that the profiles of the displaced workers, one third of which … Read more
In a deal with member states reached on Saturday, 16 November, Parliament managed to defend an ambitious EU budget for next year, making sure it addresses current challenges and improves citizens’ lives. First annual budget following the revision of the EU’s long-term financial framework In February 2024, during the revision of the EU’s long-term budget, … Read more
The €116,031,553 in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: Germany, for floods in May 2024 in the southern part of the country: €112.1 million; Italy, for floods in June 2024 in Valle d‘Aosta: €4 million. The EUSF assistance will cover part of the costs of emergency and recovery … Read more
On Thursday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for €704,135 in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 632 former workers from machinery and paper enterprises Purmo and Sappi in the Flemish province of Limburg. MEPs noted that the profiles of the displaced workers, one … Read more
On Saturday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2025 EU Budget, before the deadline of the conciliation period. Negotiators found solution to cover repayment costs for the European Recovery Instrument (EURI) MEPs ensured that the financing of the EURI repayment costs, which are twice the amount … Read more
In his opening statement, Piotr Serafin promoted a post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) that balances newer priorities like defence or digitalisation with existing policies on climate, cohesion and agriculture. He emphasised the need for flexibility, simplicity, and getting “the maximum out of every Euro”. Mr Serafin proposed a competitiveness fund to drive innovation and linking … Read more
MEPs set the overall level of commitment appropriations for the 2025 draft budget at almost €201 billion, €1.24 billion more than the Commission’s proposal from last June. Parliament wants to boost programmes vital in addressing health challenges, supporting young people, agriculture and rural areas, helping people suffering from natural disasters, boosting climate action, managing migration … Read more
Who? Victor Negrescu (S&D, Romania), general rapporteur for the EU budget 2025 (for section III – Commission) When? Wednesday, 23 October, 13:30 Where? DAPHNÉ CARUANA GALIZIA ROOM – STRASBOURG – WEISS N-1/201 Journalists online wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio by using this: https://ep.interactio.eu/uw5m-71vf-mi2k You can also follow the press … Read more
On Tuesday, MEPs approved Belgium’s request for €2.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 365 former Match-Smatch employees, laid off following the company’s prolonged financial difficulties that led to store closures and restructuring across Belgium, primarily in the Walloon region. MEPs noted that almost half of … Read more
On Monday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for €2.7 million in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 365 former Match-Smatch employees, who lost their jobs following the company’s prolonged financial difficulties that lead to store closures and restructuring across Belgium, primarily in the … Read more
