European Court of Auditors Is Looking For Trainees
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is accepting applications for its traineeship programme. 60 positions available and successful applicants will receive a monthly allowance of €1,600.
EU Institutions Reach Agreement on New Ethics Watchdog
After years of negotiations, European Union institutions have finally in principle agreed on the establishment of an independent ethics body to monitor potential conflicts of interest and unethical behaviour among lawmakers and officials in all EU institutions.
EU’s New Anti-Money Laundering Authority AMLA to be Seated in Frankfurt
Frankfurt will be the home of the upcoming European authority for anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing (AMLA). This was decided on February 22 by the heads of state at the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament.
EPSO selection procedures now in all 24 official EU languages
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has made a significant move towards inclusivity and diversity by adopting a full 24 language regime for its selection procedures. This change, set in motion by EPSO’s Management Board at the close of 2023, signifies a substantial step forward in honoring the European Union’s commitment to multilingualism.
FRANCE DEFENDS ‘LA FRANCOPHONIE‘ BY TAKING COMMISSION TO COURT
France has initiated legal proceedings against the European Commission, asserting that the Commission’s recruitment procedures favor English speakers and promote an “English hegemony” within the institution.In one of the lawsuits submitted to the EU General Court, France takes issue with the pervasive use of English in job postings and interviews at the Commission despite all…
EPSO pauses online testing, postpones new competitions
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has decided to temporarily pause automated proctoring of its online tests and explore other possible solutions to ensure a better candidate experience in future. This decision does not mean that EPSO will give up online testing and its many advantages.
EU to Set Up A New Anti-Money Laundering Agency By 2026
European Union (EU) countries currently are competing for the right to host the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), which is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026.Establishing AMLA is part of a legislative package aimed at implementing the 2020 EU action plan for a comprehensive Union policy on preventing money laundering…
European Council Offers Paid Traineeships for Persons with Disabilities
European Council has announced the Positive Action Programme for trainees with a disability. This programme offers up to six paid traineeships per year to EU nationals with a recognized disability.
EPSO cancels ‘concours’ for AST 3 posts due to remote testing failures
EPSO cancels ‘concours’ for AST 3 posts due to remote testing failures. This development affects more than 6300 persons who took part in the competition.
European Parliament Positive Action Jobs Programme 2023 launched
The European Parliament has launched its Positive Action Jobs Programme 2023, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion among its staff. The programme seeks to encourage applications from underrepresented groups: women, people with disabilities, people from ethnic and linguistic minorities. You have to apply by April 25.
