Outside the Union

TUESDAY 6th JULY 2010 / 12.45 – 15.00 LOI 80 – CSC large conference room

The Commission authorize Baroness Ashton to derogate, if necessary, in the procedures for selection and appointment for functions of middle and senior management mentioned above, any decision of the Commission thereon, while ensuring the implementation procedures conform to the status of officials and the rules applicable to other agents.

The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Spanish EU Presidency yesterday reached a compromise in Madrid regarding the organisation and operation of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The EU institutions expect the Union’s diplomatic service to become operational in the autumn.

R&D and the Trade Union Majority supports the outcome of the negotiations on the final proposal for the changes to the Staff Regulations which are necessary for the establishment of the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Please find enclosed the Opinion of the Council Staff Committee on the EEAS Statutory changes Adopted at the 29th plenary meeting of the Staff Committee June 2, 2010 – written procedure by June 8, 2010