Happy New Year!

We wish all colleagues a happy, healthy and successful New Year. As we start the year ahead, we present an edition of our newsletter that focuses on engagement, representation and concrete support for our colleagues.

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Welcome to the Christmas Edition of this Newsletter!
Dear colleagues,
As 2025 comes to an end, we take a moment to look back at a year marked by both achievements and growing challenges for our institution and its staff. This Christmas edition gathers articles on some of the most pressing topics for our community: the uncertainty surrounding the European Schools, the ongoing reforms in the JSIS, as well as HR’s commitment to address discrimination in the repayment of exceptional education costs, following concerns raised by Generation 2004. We also examine recent unjust dismissals in EU delegations, which raise serious questions about the direction of “modernisation” in Delegations.

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Welcome to the tenth edition of our Newsletter! In this edition, we  emphasise the importance of prevention and respect at work through a meeting between Generation 2004 and the Chief Confidential Counsellor. For those who missed our recent lunchtime conferences, recordings are now available for sessions on burnout prevention, EPSO competitions, and the current state of Contract Agents. A non-exhaustive FAQ is also included for reference. Continue reading Newsletter editorial – 30-10-2025 →

Welcome to the ninth edition of our Newsletter!  This edition spotlights critical issues such as the Career of Contract Agents in Offices, the incessant shifting of staff between buildings in Luxembourg, the latest update on the CALux 12 actions, in addition to highlighting support for families burdened by education costs. We also invite you to our next lunchtime event on pensions. The Commission’s policy shift on mobile phone ownership raises urgent questions about our rights.  You will find training offers for :  EPSO Competition AD7,  EPSO AST3 in Communication field and  AST Certification interview.  Don’t miss  forthcoming events: learning session/demo on how to navigate in the jungle of the new Staff center (Staff matters) & how to acquire the Belgian nationality?  If you work in EEAS, you will find news about the new partnership between Generation 2004 & the  EUDN (EU Delegations Partners Network) and a text on Reforming Promotion Practices to ensure Fairness and Transparency.  Last but not least, have a look at two articles written in collaboration with two of our members: AST/SC being forgotten in Delegation Career Opportunities and a succes story on Egg Freezing costs reimbursement.

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Welcome to our eighth newsletter edition. In this edition, we invite you to join an inspiring lunchtime conference with a guest speaker, and we highlight key staff concerns: mobility for Contract Agents 3a, equal recognition for language exams, and the shortcomings of multiple-choice tests. We also share our practical guide to preparing for competitions, shed light on what staff representatives actually do, and revisit the debate on teleworking from abroad.  Finally, we take a critical look at the Commission’s so-called “modernisation” and what it might really mean for staff.

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Welcome to our seventh newsletter edition. In this edition, we start with breaking news: we are hiring a secretary and you can now combine parental leave with teleworking abroad. We talk about revisiting the GIPS for Contract Agents and highlight the hidden injustice in EU hiring and call for better prices and food quality in Commission canteens. In the realm of family and personal life, we ask the European Commission to stop discriminating against women on egg freezing and raise the topic of marriage versus partnership. Furthermore, we examine Luxembourg-specific updates, including the housing allowance, JMO2, and EU education allowance and state aid. Finally, we touch on EEAS-specific topics, such as the modernisation of the Delegation Network, the appraisal system reform, the teleworking rights for local agents, as well as what Permanent Representation (should not) know about you.  And last but not least, some summer holiday useful tips.

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Welcome to our sixth Newsletter edition. In this edition, we explore a diverse range of topics. Have a look at the recording of our conference regarding the promotion appeals and our training offer for the EPSO Lawyer-Linguists revisers competition.  Additionally, we address concerns about child allowance and scholarship and job mobility for Contract Agent 3a staff in Offices.  Last but not least, read the update on “it’s al about our rights!

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Welcome to our third Newsletter edition. In this edition, we cover various topics that delve into the issues affecting EU staff, including career progression opportunities for Contract Agents, professional mobility, and training offers for EPSO and Internal competitions. Additionally, we explore the latest developments on teleworking from anywhere, and housing allowances in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, we also examine the importance of mental health support for our children in European schools and provide updates on pension FAQs. Furthermore, we bring you recordings of recent conferences on AST and AST/SC promised change, temporary staff decision, and navigating JSIS, as well as a call to action from Generation 2004 for a political concertation. We also answer to AST and AST/SC Frequently Asked Questions. Stay tuned for our analysis on Internal competitions  from 2025 to 2027 and their potential impact on your career.  Last but not least.  Election are still underway and your vote really matters! 

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First of all, Generation 2004 wishes you a great year in 2025 and will continue to fight to make your voices heard. Welcome to the first edition of the Newsletter for 2025. In this edition, we cover various topics that affect your daily life and career.  We start by exploring the blurred lines between personal and professional life, particularly when it comes to mobile phones (check the recording of our online conference). We discuss how the burden of cost-saving measures is increasingly being shifted onto staff.  Moreover, navigating the complexities of work-life balance is crucial, as highlighted in our coverage of the JSIS. Speaking of career advancement, we provide tips on how to increase your chances of getting a promotion or reclassification in 2025.  For those of you keen to plan the year ahead, check the article on flexibility days 2025.  Meanwhile, significant changes are underway in European Schools. Furthermore, the EEAS emphasises the need for clear responsibilities and support for Heads of Delegations, sheds light on the issue of cold temperatures in EEAS Offices and informs you on the performance appraisals exercise for 2025.  Finally, we remind you about the certification deadlines, invite you to sign the petition on the restructuring of Delegations and discuss the alarming reality of working for free.  Last but not least, check our training offer with our partner Yasemos Europeos, on the EPSO competition for AD5 – Translators.

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