COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIESDecision on the Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund • September 30th, 2009
Contract Type FiledSeptember 30th, 2009The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 20061 allows for the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) through a flexibility mechanism, within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million over and above the relevant headings of the financial framework. Eligibility rules applicable to the contributions from the Fund are laid down in Regulation (EC) N° 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 20062 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund . This Regulation has been last amended by Regulation (EC) N° 546/20093 which broadens the scope for application of the EGF. The amended Regulation is applicable for applications received from 1 May 2009.