The European Commission, has indicated in a letter to the Staff that if Council fail to respect the proposal – as it seems to be the case -, the Commission will look into the legal steps which can be taken against the Council.

• http://www.lessentiel.lu/news/monde/story/21004675
• 19/12/2009 C.Day and I.Souka message to Commission staff Annual salary adjustment 2009 for staff of the European Institutions and agencies