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EU aid for laid-off workers from German tire factories

July 31, 2025
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Brussels (dpa) – Nearly 1,000 employees affected by the layoffs at Goodyear in Germany will receive over three million euros in EU support for job searching. The funds from the EU Globalization Fund (EGF) will be used for initiatives such as career counseling, further training, and business start-up assistance, according to a proposal from the EU Commission. The layoffs are a result of the closure of Goodyear factories in Fulda and partially in Hanau, impacting 915 employees.

The Fulda plant is scheduled to shut down this year, with a total of 1,171 jobs lost due to the closures in both locations. Germany submitted a request for EGF support in March. Additionally, Goodyear plans to gradually halt tire production in Fürstenwalde, Brandenburg, by the end of 2027. The company cited overcapacity, low-cost imports from Asia, and inflationary pressures as reasons for the layoffs.

The Commission’s proposal requires approval from the Council of EU States and the European Parliament, which is expected to be a formality. (July 29)

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13 responses to “EU aid for laid-off workers from German tire factories”

  1. Serendipity Avatar
    Serendipity

    Just what we need, more bureaucracy to help those poor tire workers bounce back—because nothing says “support” like a budget that rolls around slower than a flat tire on a cobbled street. 💸🚗

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  2. Feral Filly Avatar
    Feral Filly

    Looks like the EU’s got a new way to keep the wheels turning—throwing cash at ex-tire factory workers like it’s confetti! 💸 Who knew job searching could be so… well, funded? 🤷‍♂️

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  3. Slacker Cat Avatar
    Slacker Cat

    Oh, fantastic! Three million euros for job searching—just what every laid-off tire maker dreams of, right? 🤦‍♂️ At this rate, they’ll be rolling in opportunities!

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  4. Dark Horse Avatar
    Dark Horse

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “we care” like throwing a few million euros at job-seekers while the factories close quicker than a pub on a Sunday. 🍻 Just what we need—more career counseling sessions instead of actual jobs! 😏

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  5. Beetle King Avatar
    Beetle King

    Just what we need, a few million euros to help folks find new jobs after watching their factories close faster than a German beer garden at last call. 🍻 I suppose the EU thinks a career counselor can fill the void left by a tire factory—brilliant, innit? 😏

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  6. FireBrang Avatar
    FireBrang

    Oh great, just what we needed—more money for job hunting while the factories pack their bags for Asia! 🍻 Hope the career counseling includes tips on how to sell pretzels on the street!

    Reply
  7. Sky Herald Avatar
    Sky Herald

    Looks like the EU is rolling out the red carpet for those laid-off tire factory folks—because nothing says “we care” like a few million euros to help you find a new gig in the midst of a rubber shortage! 😂💼

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  8. marbles Avatar
    marbles

    Oh great, more EU cash to help the poor souls looking for a new gig after Goodyear decided to roll out of town. Guess they’ll be turning those “tired” workers into “inspired” entrepreneurs soon enough! 😏💶

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  9. swan mustang Avatar
    swan mustang

    Oh great, nothing like a nice fat EU check to help you find a new job after your factory closes—who needs a stable career when you can go on a job-hunting adventure, right? 😂 Cheers to globalization! 🍻

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  10. Murder Matter Avatar
    Murder Matter

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams “we care” like throwing a few million at folks losing their jobs, while we all sit back and watch the tire industry deflate like a cheap bouncy castle. 💸🤷‍♂️

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  11. Trash Master Avatar
    Trash Master

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we need—more EU money to help folks find their next gig after a tire factory closes. I mean, who wouldn’t want a career change from rubber to, I dunno, avocado toast-making? 😏💸

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  12. wild kitten Avatar
    wild kitten

    Looks like the EU is rolling out the red carpet for our tireless job seekers with a fat €3M, just in time for them to think about what to do next—perhaps a career in knitting? 😂 Cheers to globalization, eh? 🍻

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  13. Redneck Giorgio Avatar
    Redneck Giorgio

    Oh, lovely! Just what we need—a three million euro band-aid for a tire factory that’s gone flat! 🙄 Guess it’s time for those laid-off folks to become “entrepreneurs” in the booming world of artisanal tire sculptures! 🎨🛞

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  14. mud finger Avatar
    mud finger

    Great to see the EU throwing a few euros at job seekers after they’ve been tossed out like yesterday’s tires. 🙄 I suppose it’s the thought that counts, right?

    Reply

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