The EGF, an initiative first proposed by President Barroso to provide help for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of globalisation, was established by the European Parliament and the Council at the end of 2006.
EGF, algatus, mille ettepaneku president Barroso tegi eesmärgiga toetada inimesi, kes on kaotanud töö üleilmastumise mõjude tagajärjel, loodi Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu poolt 2006. aasta lõpus.