Renouveau & Démocratie

03Oct201119Oct2011

Reform 2013: Reply of the European Parliament

pinomar EEAS, Outside the Union, Reform 2013, Staff Regulations

The European Parliament has replied to the consultation on the Commission comprehensive proposal for profound changes of the Staff Regulation.

01Oct201107Oct2011

Reform 2013: The Commission proposes a new and improved Method for adjusting remuneration and pensions

pinomar Our Pensions, Reform 2013, Staff Regulations

Current situation The “Method”, first adopted by the Council in 1972, has a proven record of effectiveness over 40 years as an efficient, transparent and simple tool for adjusting remuneration and pensions, with the intention of avoiding annual salary negotiations and lengthy strikes in the Institutions. The salaries of EU staff are adjusted annually in […]

01Oct201107Oct2011

Reform 2013: Retirement – Proposal made by the Commission

pinomar Our Pensions, Reform 2013, Staff Regulations

Current situation Currently, the normal retirement age for officials recruited after 1 May 2004 is 63 years. Officials recruited before 1 May 2004 are subject to transitional provisions according to which the retirement age varies from 60 years to 63 years. A penalty of 3.5% per year is applied for each year that someone taken […]