In a written answer to a parliamentary question from Alexander Jungbluth (ESN), Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič provided detailed data on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), revealing that 53% of the 129,726 workers who participated in EGF co-financed measures attended training. The answer, delivered on behalf of the Commission, includes a breakdown of reintegration rates by year, sector, company, and Member State in an annex.
The question, submitted on 27 January 2026, sought information on the number of workers successfully reintegrated into the labour market after EGF support, as well as those who underwent retraining. The Commission's response confirms that of the total beneficiaries, 68,494 (53%) participated in training, though it does not specify how many of those were subsequently reintegrated. The annex provides the requested disaggregated data.
Šefčovič's answer is largely declarative, offering no new numerical targets or structural changes to the EGF. It reiterates the fund's purpose: providing one-off, agile support for workers affected by restructuring, insolvencies, and green or digital transitions. The Commission signals continued commitment to transparency by releasing the data, but does not announce any policy shifts or future proposals.
Institutional follow-up is expected as MEPs may request further clarification or push for enhanced reporting. The answer aligns with the Commission's broader emphasis on just transition and labour market adaptation, but lacks concrete commitments to expand or reform the fund.
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