The European Commission proposed €700,000 from the EGF to assist 632 laid-off workers in Belgium, particularly older and lower-skilled individuals, in finding new employment after being let go by Purmo and Sappi. The funding will cover counselling, job search services, and skills development, with 60% coming from the EGF and 40% from VDAB. The initiative aims to support those facing challenges in securing job transitions in the Flemish labour market, with a focus on the regions of Lanaken and Zonhoven in Limburg province.
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Poland to impose border checks in migration dispute with Germany
Poland will implement temporary border checks with Germany and Lithuania to manage asylum claims, following Germany's rejection of undocumented migrants since May, which Poland criticized as a violation of EU asylum rules. Prime Minister Tusk emphasized the need for these controls to curb irregular migration, while discussions between Tusk and German Chancellor Merz continue to address the asylum seeker issue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Poland is going to check who comes into...
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