Brussels: The European Commission has put forward a proposal to allocate £1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to aid 267 employees who were dismissed following the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025. The financial support aims to assist these workers in acquiring new skills and swiftly re-entering the labor market through initiatives such as career counseling, job-search events, and training in new professional and horizontal skills.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the total estimated cost of these measures is £1.9 million, with the European Commission covering 85% (£1.6 million) and the Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) contributing the remaining 15% (£300,000). The Belgian authorities began providing EGF support to the affected workers immediately after the company's bankruptcy in February 2025, with the EGF able to retroactively cover these costs.
The proposed measures are intended to facilitate the seamless transition of the displaced workers into new employment opportunities by equipping them with the necessary skills and resources. The European Commission's initiative underscores its commitment to supporting workers affected by large-scale economic disruptions and ensuring their reintegration into the workforce.