While reading the Baroness ASHTON’s Paper on the draft decision establishing the EEAS, one can only notice that there is no mention whatsoever of local agents as a staff category in the new service. Is it an omission made on purpose, or was it an unintentional negligence? Is there another explanation of a more legal nature?
Read moreDue to your numerous questions on the booking phase, RD contacted EPSO and consulted his lawyer. Our Lawyer confirms that the approach is not illegal. Please find enclosed the response by EPSO
Read moreIn the documents submitted to the Council – the memorandum and draft decision for the establishment of the EEAS – R & D noted that the term High Representative came to 82 times while that of “Vice President” of the Commission was mentioned only 6 times.
Read moreDuring his meeting with staff representatives on 30 March 30, President Barroso recalled that the Commission was the guardian of the treaties. As such, Pdt Barroso confirmed a in clear, strong and unmistakable manner that there were no question of withdrawing the appeal lodged by the Commission to the Court of Justice against the Council. […]
Read moreDear Colleagues, DG HR has invited trade unions on March 30 to a technical consultation on their proposal to change the staff regulations. R&D consults its members and partners in all European Institutions and the Commission. We will keep you posted.
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