Further promoting flexible working is the most effective response to the to the lack of attractiveness of the EU civil service, to geographical imbalances and to difficulties in recruiting young candidates R&D fully supports the vision set out in Commissioner Serafin’s Mission letter1 aiming to ensure “that Europe can draw on a modern, efficient public […]

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In its special report on the institutions’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Court of Auditors confirms the analyses of R&D and acknowledges the exceptional efforts made by the staff! The Commission’s staff deserves all the institution’s trust and has proven that a modern and flexible management model is the best response to the challenges! […]

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Between hopelessness and uncertainties, my heart sways…R&D strongly supports our colleagues in DGT! Our colleagues in DGT carry out essential work for the institution and the European Union. The Commission must finally recognise in practice and not just on paper that, as Umberto Eco pointed out and the French Presidency of the EU has just […]

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Note for the Attention of Ms Ingestad,Director General of DG HR Subject:    Discrepancy between the Commission’s “requirement to be physically present in the office one day a week” for non-critical staff and Belgian Arrêté royal of 19 November 2021 We are contacting you concerning the “Coronavirus: Communication to Commission staff – Update 45”. We […]

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