Quick Takeaways
- The shutdown of Audi’s Brussels plant has triggered a large-scale workforce transition backed by EU financial support.
- EGF funding is being deployed to reskill thousands of EV manufacturing workers and stabilise Belgium’s automotive supply chain.
Audi Brussels job losses triggered a major response from the European Commission, which approved substantial financial assistance to support workers affected by the shutdown of Audi’s Brussels manufacturing plant. The factory ceased production of the Audi Q8 e-tron in February 2025, forcing large-scale layoffs across Audi and its supplier network.
A total of 3,414 employees were impacted by the Audi Brussels job losses, including 2,580 Audi workers and 834 staff from supplier companies. The closure created sudden employment gaps across Belgium’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem, making rapid re-employment and reskilling support critical for both OEM and supplier workforce stability.
Audi Brussels job losses and EGF-backed worker recovery
To address the disruption caused by the Audi Brussels job losses, the European Commission approved EUR 7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). This funding is designed to help displaced workers return to the labor market through:
These measures aim to reduce long-term unemployment risks and strengthen workforce adaptability after the closure of a major electric vehicle manufacturing facility.
Funding structure behind the Audi Brussels job losses package
The total cost of the worker support program is EUR 8.8 million, reflecting a joint financial commitment from European and Belgian authorities. Under the approved framework:
This shared funding model ensures both European and national institutions contribute to stabilizing the labor market after the Audi Brussels job losses.
Support activities officially began in February 2025, immediately after Audi’s internal assistance programs ended and just before the first wave of layoffs took effect. This timing was designed to minimize income gaps and ensure workers could quickly access retraining and employment services during the transition.
A total of 3,414 employees were impacted by the Audi Brussels job losses, including 2,580 Audi workers and 834 staff from supplier companies. The closure created sudden employment gaps across Belgium’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem, making rapid re-employment and reskilling support critical for both OEM and supplier workforce stability.
Audi Brussels job losses and EGF-backed worker recovery
To address the disruption caused by the Audi Brussels job losses, the European Commission approved EUR 7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). This funding is designed to help displaced workers return to the labor market through:
- Professional career guidance
- Training in new technical and vocational skills
- Support to launch small businesses
These measures aim to reduce long-term unemployment risks and strengthen workforce adaptability after the closure of a major electric vehicle manufacturing facility.
Funding structure behind the Audi Brussels job losses package
The total cost of the worker support program is EUR 8.8 million, reflecting a joint financial commitment from European and Belgian authorities. Under the approved framework:
- European Union contribution: EUR 7.5 million (85%)
- Belgium’s Regional Public Employment Services: EUR 1.3 million (15%)
This shared funding model ensures both European and national institutions contribute to stabilizing the labor market after the Audi Brussels job losses.
Support activities officially began in February 2025, immediately after Audi’s internal assistance programs ended and just before the first wave of layoffs took effect. This timing was designed to minimize income gaps and ensure workers could quickly access retraining and employment services during the transition.
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