Meet our team
Our candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds, representing diversity in gender, geography, directorates-general, and staff categories—ensuring that every voice is heard. And that diversity is reflected from the very first name on our list.
Discover our candidates and learn more about our vision!
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My name is Łukasz Wardyn, born in Toruń (Poland) – the city of Nicolaus Copernicus. I hold a Juris Doctorate and for the last 10 years I have been representing you in the Local (LSC) and Central (CSC) Staff Committee. I was the President of the LSC in 2015-18 and the Chair of Generation 2004 in 2019-2022. Since then, I am back to DG EMPL where I am helping with the Green Deal through the just transition aspects – the human side.
Throughout my tenure, I have taken on numerous important tasks and represented staff in various capacities. One of my key roles has been representing you in the CGAM (Health Committee), where I successfully advocated for increased ceilings on GP and specialized doctor visits and secured IVF coverage for all.
In the last three years, I have assisted nearly 1,000 colleagues in navigating the complexities of public administration. This includes handling both straightforward and challenging cases, such as insufficiency, invalidity, IDOC, harassment, promotion, care guidelines and article 90 cases. My legal expertise is backed by a PhD in Law, and I am committed to ensure that HR policies are applied in accordance with the staff regulations – which I do as member of the Staff Regulation Committee.
I am also a member of the Promotion Committee, where I strive to ensure a transparent, equal, and just approach to promotions. During meetings with the Director-General on promotion exercises, I have advocated for fairness and transparency for all staff members. Additionally, as an observer in the Central Enrolment Authority, I have represented the interests of children and parents. As member of the OIB Management Board and am the eye and ear of the staff overseeing it.
Over the past three years, I have visited you in Commission Representations across Europe to also provide legal support to colleagues and assess and improve their working conditions outside Brussels.
My passion for staff representation is deeply rooted in my DNA, and I take great pleasure make things back work again. I am dedicated to supporting my colleagues and advocating for their rights, and I look forward to continuing this important work.
I started working at « accueil pédagogique post scolaire « in 2017 as a temporary worker and since 2019 as a contract agent.
These years of work have made me understand that althougt it is little know , our profession as educator occupies a primordial place in the education and future of the children we support.
I decided to join Generation 2004 because I would like to actively participate in improving the working conditions of our service as well as that of our daycare colleagues
19 years ago, I joined the European institutions full of hope, believing in their mission to unite people and create something greater. I started in the European Parliament, moved through various DGs, eventually becoming a case handler in DG TAXUD – a job I loved, with purpose and impact.
But along the way, I saw growing imbalance:
I saw talented colleagues – especially Contract Agents – forced to leave, not because they lacked skills or dedication, but simply because of the limitations of their contracts. Promising talent was lost time and again due to rigid rules that failed to recognise their contributions. I saw ASTs like myself taking on significant responsibilities without proper career prospects. And in recent years, after the pandemic, I saw colleagues returning to overcrowded Offices with fewer meeting spaces, or struggling in freezing buildings that were no longer maintained properly – all in the name of “savings.”
I realised waiting for change wasn’t an option. If I wanted a better workplace – not just for myself but for all of us – I had to step up.
Why am I running for re-election?
As Vice President of the Central Staff Committee, I’ve fought for fairness, dignity, and a workplace that values its people. Together, we’ve made progress:
- Challenging unfair EPSO competitions and raising concerns with the Ombudsman and EDPS.
- Fighting for career opportunities, pushing for internal competitions and a Senior Professional Programme so that progression isn’t reserved for the few.
- Demanding meaningful certification reform, not just minor tweaks but a full overhaul to make the system fairer.
- Advocating for better contract conditions and career pathways for contract agents.
- Fighting against hidden costs on staff under the guise of “greening.”
- Exposing how budget cuts impact working conditions – deteriorating office conditions, fewer canteens, shrinking childcare, unpaid overtime.
What drives me?
I know what it feels like to love your job and make a difference. I also know what it’s like to see talent wasted and working conditions decline. We all deserve a workplace where we can thrive – where careers are built on merit, and there’s space, fairness, and recognition for everyone.
Let’s make it happen – together.
I joined the Commission in 2007, gaining experience in internal control, financial roles, and working in a team responsible for the Commission’s official receptions. This background has given me a strong foundation in accountability, stakeholder engagement and advocating for transparency and fair decision-making.
In August 2023, I joined Generation 2004, driven by the profound dissatisfaction with the current system. Since then, I have been the main contact for the contract agents in our association, engendering with colleagues across the institution and beyond. As a contract agent myself, I understand the challenge of being unheard. But frustration alone is not enough—we must turn it into solutions.
I take pride in the impact my work has had on individual colleagues. Small actions and dedication can make bigger things happen, but success is not built overnight. In 2024 alone, I handled over 230 individual inquiries and cases, with a track record of positive outcomes and satisfied colleagues. Through numerous proposals for contract staff (detailed in our newsletter), I have shown determination to improvements. I would like to become a fully-fledged (elected) staff representative to continue this work. I also hope for a strong representation and support for other Generation 2004 CA candidates, some of whom I already successfully collaborated on related issues.
I am a firm believer we are the masters of our fate. Let Generation 2004 be your voice. Together, we can make a difference.
I am Nathalie Stano, born in Belgium with an Italian and Turkish background. I am a mother of 2 kids and a passionate dancer also interested in continuous personal development to become the best version of myself. I embarked on this incredible journey as an AST at the European Commission 24 years ago, starting in the Cabinet of a European Commissioner and later transitioning to a role as a Course Manager in HR – Learning & Development.
Over the years, I worked tirelessly and became a Manager in pedagogical content design. After spending two decades helping my colleagues grow both professionally and personally, I realised it was time for a new chapter—one where I could continue using my experience to help and advocate for YOU, my colleagues.
Two years ago, I joined Generation 2004. I am especially committed on maters regarding AST and AST-SC colleagues. Since then, I have been fully dedicated to assisting you, addressing your challenges (case handling, support for self-assessment, appeal against no promotion, in staff meetings with hierarchy, and more), and ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are respected.
I’m not here to make empty promises and I am eager to remain aligned with my professional values in line with our campaign : F.U.T.U.R.E.
What I can guarantee is this: my full energy, unwavering commitment, and versatile skills will remain focused on delivering real results. Together, we can secure the recognition and opportunities you deserve. Let’s make change happen!
Hi, my name is Monia Fanciulletti. I have been a member of Generation 2004 for many years now, working relentlessly to advance its principles and ideals, in which I firmly believe. For the past 3 years I’ve been the First Vice-President of the Central Staff Committee and a member of many joint committees, where our working and living conditions are at stake (promotions, teleworking, health and safety, working space, and more.) Many of you appreciated my advice and concrete support over the years.
As a former official of the Italian Central Bank with a Master’s Degree in International Relations, I deeply believe in a strong EU public administration based on fair working conditions for all staff, where work and private life can be reconciled. I am deeply committed to continue promoting a more human and respectful workplace, where health and wellbeing are at the center and everybody feels at home. I stand for a united Commission staff and a stronger staff representation to make the change happen!
If this resonates with you, vote for me and Generation 2024: together we will shape a better FUTURE!
My story might sound familiar: strong education, solid experience – yet starting over and facing frustration in the Commission. I know I’m not alone in this.
I have degrees in IT engineering and business management, and I’ve been working here as an AST since 2008. I’m also a Mensa member (IQ in top 2%), which reflects my passion for analytical thinking. Before joining the Commission, I spent many years as the head of the IT department in one of Budapest’s largest hospitals, navigating a highly regulated, protocol-driven system which taught me how to work effectively within a complex work environment and find solutions under pressure.
And if I don’t sound geeky enough yet: I love chess, photography, gaming (of course), reading (nothing beats magical realism and sci-fi!), digging through old newspaper archives and many others if I can find time for them.
These experiences, along with two years of active work in Generation 2004 (mainly in promotions and appeal committees), have given me a clear view of both the flaws in the system and their long-term consequences. That’s why I want to focus on areas where I can put this knowledge to use:
- HR policies – The Commission’s HR system wastes a huge amount of talent. Many skilled colleagues are stuck in lower positions with little chance to move forward, while internal exams remain out of reach for many. This isn’t just frustrating – it’s a huge inefficiency for the organisation,
- digital transformation & data protection – Ongoing digital transformation is reshaping our work environment. I want to work to ensure that these changes are fair for everyone, regardless of age or digital experience, and that no one is left behind. Also, transparency is lacking in how our personal data is collected and used. Employees should have clearer visibility and control over their information.
Changes won’t come from satisfaction surveys—they require real conversations and real stories. Personal experiences make problems visible. Let’s talk!
Generation 2004 is a genuinely diverse and dynamic team, committed to defending the rights of all staff—especially those in non-permanent positions. Our team fights for fair treatment, transparency, and better career prospects for contract agents, temporary agents, AST/SCs, and all underrepresented staff categories.
I am proud to run with Generation 2004 because I believe in fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities for all colleagues.
With over 20 years of experience in the EU institutions, I have worked in HR, finance, and administrative coordination, supporting colleagues with recruitment, salary processing, medical claims, and workplace organisation. Having been both a temporary and contract agent, I understand firsthand the struggles of non-permanent staff—and I am committed to fighting for better conditions, recognition, and opportunities.
Before my career in the EU, I was a teacher in Europe, Africa (Burundi), and the USA. Teaching taught me the importance of fairness, inclusion, and lifelong learning—values I continue to uphold today. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, and swimming—activities that allow me to relax, learn, and stay active. I am married and have two grown-up children, and I strongly believe that work-life balance is essential for everyone.
By voting for Generation 2004, you are choosing a team that cares, fights, and delivers results.
Since joining the Commission in 2011 as an AST official, I have been working in DG TRADE in various functions and became involved in trade relations with important third countries including the United States, Russia and South Korea. I have a legal background as well as valuable previous experience in the private sector. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, travelling and reading.
In 2022, I joined Generation 2004 and became gradually more involved in its activities. In particular, I am active in G2004’s Steering Committee and was appointed as its Secretary, a task which I have very much enjoyed and which has allowed me to already make a practical, substantial contribution to our common objectives. I’ve also been engaged in one of the Steering Committee’s Sub-Committees which deals with a possible reform of our Staff Regulations, a topic which may become relevant soon. Moreover, I have helped many colleagues with their appraisal and promotion files and will continue to do so.
If elected, I will be strongly committed to defending our statutory rights and preventing their further erosion. I’m concerned about the continuing deterioration of our working conditions, notably for those colleagues who have joined after the latest staff reform of 2014, and for all colleagues especially in the last 5 years.
As a member in the Brussels Staff and in the Central Staff Committees representing Generation 2004, I am honoured and grateful to have the opportunity to continue this work.
Being a lawyer with a long standing legal and political experience, more than 20 years, in various EU policies and across various institutions and DGs, including in EU administrative law, I am motivated to be part of this project and contribute in a positive way for the FUTURE of the Commission staff.
My involvement aims to ensure a fair career for all, to sustain our rights in a transparent way and via participatory leadership, to ensure staff engagement/empowerment, while safeguarding a space for learning/development and well-being at work for all. My work is based on professionalism and high work ethics.
My professional experience, competences, such as negotiation skills, and my abilities, as effective communication, perseverance and problem-solving oriented, are key elements to represent the Commission staff with success. Thanking you for your trust, I send you my very best regards!
Currently, I am a policy officer in the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion at the European Commission and my role involves overseeing financial instruments.
Every three years, we have the opportunity to elect the Local Staff Committee, which serves as our voice within the Commission and addresses issues directly impacting our professional lives.
I firmly believe in the significance of fostering a sense of belonging within our European public service, particularly in a time where rising nationalism threatens to weaken the bond we share as EU citizens. If elected, I pledge to prioritize not only our working conditions but also the nuances of daily life that contribute to our overall well-being. Improvements in our work environment, mobility options, access to kindergartens, and educational facilities for our children can significantly enhance our experience here at the Commission. By supporting my candidacy, you are placing your trust in a motivated colleague who understands the unique challenges we face. My goal is to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is valued. I am committed to actively addressing our shared concerns and transforming them into actionable initiatives.
Hello, I am Georgia Savvidou, a translator for DGT since 2014. During my career at the Commission, I’ve experienced many significant changes that transformed our professional life and impacted our working conditions, with many more changes to come. Seeing how these changes affected my colleagues and myself, I felt the need to take action, so I started becoming more active in staff representation activities to contribute in the best way I can.
As technological advancements and AI increasingly transform our work environment, I believe it is important to advocate for employee rights so that these developments work for us and not against us. Ensuring fair career prospects for all colleagues, based on a transparent promotion and reclassification system is also one of my priorities. Also, as a mother of three young children, I am very familiar with the issues concerning nurseries, after-school activities and the European Schools, and I have a vested interest in seeing them function to the best benefit of our children.
My colleagues and I in Generation 2004 will continue fighting for the rights of all staff members, pointing out the real issues, in total independence. For this, we need your support, so that together we have a louder voice. Join us in these elections and help us translate our vision into concrete actions.
My name is Idalina Silva-Cardoso, and I am honoured to be a candidate for Generation 2004. I am Portuguese, with a BA in History and Politics and an MA in Latin American Studies. With 18 years at the European Commission, I have collaborated with many of you and have gained a deep understanding of our challenges.
I began my journey as a Bluebook trainee in 2003 at DG ECHO, and in 2007, I returned to Brussels as a contract agent at OIB, where I have worked ever since—initially as an EMAS Officer and then as a Document Management Officer. While I value the stability of an indefinite contract, the lack of career advancement and mobility options has become increasingly frustrating.
I joined Generation 2004 because I align with its values of fairness, transparency, and dignity in the workplace. I am a firm believer in justice, solidarity, and equal opportunities. If elected, I will prioritize eliminating inequalities for contract agents and advocate for unlimited access to internal competitions based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and qualifications, rather than function group. Additionally, I will promote mobility opportunities across all Commission services for contract agents with indefinite contracts.
My efforts have already contributed to a reduction in unemployment contributions for contract and temporary staff. I highlighted to Generation 2004 the unfair practice of deducting unemployment contributions to contract agents with an indefinite contract, whose risk of unemployment is minimal. Following action taken by Generation 2004, the Commission responded favourably, agreeing to reduce the unemployment contribution for all contract and temporary staff. This change will be reflected in the February 2025 payslips.
I am committed to promoting a fair, transparent, and inclusive work environment based on open dialogue and equal opportunities. I will listen to and address your concerns, seek solutions, and ensure all voices are heard and valued. I believe that a fair, safe, and supportive workplace not only reduces stress but also boosts engagement, builds trust, increases productivity, and fosters loyalty and unity.
I kindly ask for your support and vote in the upcoming election. With your vote, you decide who will represent you, and together we can build a better future for all staff.
Hello! My name is Paola and I am an AD official and lawyer from Italy. I have a background in legal affairs, with professional experiences in human rights and security topics. I started working at the Commission as an intern, then progressing to interim agent, contract agent and finally an official in 2021. I have worked both in Luxembourg and in Brussels which now is my place of establishment. As a result I have gone through many of the varied different contract types, competitions and experiences within the Commission. Outside my career I enjoy learning Finnish, writing for comedy shows and volunteering for NGOs.
I wish to join the Local Staff Committee because I strongly believe that by having good staff taking care of our future, we can all have a better one. I notice how staff can be so passionate and focused on their work files and how sometimes we ignore topics related to our work environment and our own career perspectives. I would like to change that and to bring a fresh perspective on a solid and fair career within the Commission.
I have worked for 17 years in the Commission in different DGs. I consider myself a “Swiss knife” with skills ranging from communication (as my diploma says) to emergency management.
In my private life, I am the proud father of four children, the proud uncle of 1, and the proud “stepfather” of 3 Indian kids. I am passionate about sports, social events, and volunteering with the NGO I am involved with. These pursuits not only bring me joy but also deepen my commitment to making a positive impact.
Why do I want to apply to the LSC? When I started working for the Commission, I felt like having been recruited by the USS Enterprise of Star Trek: a melting pot of cultures, languages, and experiences. I fell completely in love. The richness of our personnel is unbeatable and the Commission’s biggest asset. While I appreciate the efforts made by the Commission to support its personnel, I am concerned about the erosion of working conditions over the past few years. I have witnessed many, too many, situations lacking transparency, fairness, and respect, as well as instances where the well-being of employees has been compromised. However, I remain optimistic about our collective future, convinced that together, we can navigate the challenges ahead and make the “People First” motto a reality.
I want to become a member of the Staff Committee to have a constructive collaboration with our administration to help them considering “People First” in all their decisions. I believe that our personnel are our greatest asset and that their welfare should be prioritised.
Hi, I am Francesco SIANO and I work as AST Policy Officer in the EU Commission since 2007 and also member of Generation 2004 since 2018, I deal with Customs Policies and I am one of the managers of the TARIC Database.
I come from the Italian Customs Agency as a civil servant and previously I was an Officer of the Italian Army for several years.
I joined the Generation 2004 team because I am tired of the inaction of other unions; in all these years of work in the Commission, I have never seen a real action taken, in favour of staff especially AST and AST/SC, to solve the problems of immobility and inequalities in career development.
Being elected to the Local Staff Committee will give me the opportunity to officially represent the interests of staff (your interests) and will also allow me to change things from within (i.e. I am a member of the joint committee for Social Actions – COPAS whose task is the continuous implementation, follow-up and review of the staff policy on social services).
I started working for the European Commission 20 years ago. I am a lawyer by profession and have worked on various legal matters within DG EMPL (labour law, ESF+ EaSI). During my career I took a long period of leave (CCP) to align with my husband’s career and to look after our children. I am a mother of two teenage boys, my family being based in Germany. Whenever I have time for leisure, I enjoy being with friends and family, reading and travelling.
I am interested in the work of the Local Staff Committee because I have been involved in the promotion and appeal exercises for the past three years. I would like to contribute to an even wider range of LSC activities by supporting the Generation 2004 team and serving the needs of colleagues. In recent years I have also benefited from the support of Generation 2004, so I would be happy to help, find solutions whenever needed and be a voice for others’ problems. For this, I would be grateful for your trust and your vote!
Generation 2004 is a genuinely diverse team, comprised of staff representatives who are always ready to provide guidance and support in various situations. I have witnessed this firsthand through my contributions to several committees, such as the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPPT), the Committee on Equal Opportunities (COPEC), and the one focused on social affairs.
Coming from diverse professional and personal backgrounds—having worked in various private sector environments and having grown up in multiple cultural settings—I deeply value the openness of Generation 2004 and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. These values strongly resonate with me.
I am eager to continue contributing wholeheartedly, sharing my experience with colleagues, and supporting their professional journeys. Since joining the Commission in 2006, I am now approaching 20 years of service in this Institution, and I am enthusiastic about putting my extensive experience to further use for the benefit of all.
My European journey began during my studies of European integration in Prague. With a background in economics, I joined the Commission in 2005, starting at Eurostat in Luxembourg. Since 2009, I have been working as a Horizon Programme Officer in DG CNECT in Brussels. The projects in my portfolio focus on implementing edge computing – bringing data processing closer to the end user rather than relying solely on cloud computing.
In my private life, I like to spend time with my family as well as to play tennis and to ski.
Over my 20 years at the Commission, I have witnessed a steady decline in working conditions and a deterioration of staff rights, particularly following the two staff regulations reforms. Recognising the need for stronger representation, I joined Generation 2004 several years ago. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has only reinforced the importance of a strong voice for staff, which is why I am now standing as a candidate for the Local Staff Committee.
If elected, I will prioritise addressing the challenges posed by digital technologies and their impact on our working culture, as well as improving the workplace environment. With my background in economics, I am confident in my ability to advocate persuasively for staff interests and present the organisation’s arguments effectively. Through these efforts, I aim to bring about tangible improvements in working conditions and, in turn, to help ensure a high standard of public service for European citizens.
I joined the European Commission in 2014 as part of the first wave of Croats following Croatia’s accession. As a team leader in the IT unit of DG TAXUD, I successfully oversaw seven trans-European customs projects and engaged in customs-related negotiations with countries like Serbia, Montenegro, China, Russia, and Japan. From 2019 to 2023, I was Head of Sector, leading a team of over 65 professionals in the service management sector of DG DIGIT, supporting the European Commission’s corporate systems. This role was incredibly fulfilling, thanks to my talented colleagues and expert team leaders.
In October 2023, I moved to the DG RTD as Deputy Head of the IT unit, focusing on the eGrants and eExperts systems. Working with a team of over 150 professionals, I’ve embraced the challenge of IT systems in the world of EU grants, and it is very satisfying to be able to support digitally this important and visible part of EU R&I policy.
I am running in the these elections because standing against inequality and the misuse of power is an integral part of who I am. Throughout my life, I have been motivated by a strong sense of justice, particularly when it comes to protecting the rights of those in less powerful positions. If elected, I will dedicate myself to fighting for our collective rights, focusing on extending the right to telework from abroad to more than 10 days and raising JSIS reimbursement ceilings.
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Our priorities for these elections aim to shape and defend our F. U. T. U. R. E. as Commission staff:
We strongly believe these priorities are crucial to ensure transparency and professionalisation and to help addressing the upcoming challenges in terms of career, working environment and our rights. That is why we are fully committed to putting all our efforts to ensure equal treatment for all staff!
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