The new rules on voluntary teleworking apply to Local Staff in EU Delegations and Offices, who can now telework 1 full day per week or 2 half-days. Roles requiring physical presence, extensive face-to-face interaction or special handling of sensitive information, are generally excluded and cannot telework.
Institutions
The Curse and the Spell in our life scenario: Injunctions, Drivers & Workplace Pressure – a conference taking place on 28 April
You can find the presentation of the conference here.
On 28 April 2026, our 3rd conference on Transactional Analysis and psychological harassment in the workplace about The Curse and the Spell in our life scenario: Injunctions, Drivers & Workplace Pressure (HYBRID) took place, from 12.30 to 14.00.
Please see below the two previous conferences held as part of the same series:
Games People Play at Work: Understanding Hidden Dynamics in Organisations – a conference organised on 24 March 2026
You can find the presentation of the conference here. The conference took place in EEAS and we had almost 300 participants.
In this session, we explored the concept of psychological games in organisations, based on the work of Eric Berne, founder of Transactional Analysis. Building on the Dramatic Triangle introduced in our previous conference, we analysed how recurring relational patterns can evolve into structured “games” that impact communication, trust, and professional relationships.
Together, we discussed about:
- What psychological games are and why we play them
- The different types of games, and their level of impact
- The hidden payoffs behind these interactions
- How certain games can contribute to escalation, conflict, and even psychological harassment
- Practical ways to identify, interrupt, and exit these games by returning to conscious, responsible communication
This session aimed to provide both insight and practical tools to better navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and foster a healthier professional environment.
The conference was delivered by our colleagues:
- Andreea Madalina Hincu, Hypnotherapist
- Monica Nicolle Dimitriu, Trainer & Executive Coach
Please find below the other two conferences held as part of the same series:
From Drama to Awareness – a conference organised on 19 February 2026
You can find the recording and the presentation of the conference here. The conference took place in EEAS and we had 225 participants.
On 19 February 2026 in Brussels, the first session of a series on Transactional Analysis and psychological harassment in the workplace, From Drama to Awareness, focused on harassment and its dynamics. Harassment was defined as repeated, intentional behaviour (verbal or physical) that intimidates or harms a person, in psychological or sexual forms.
The session also introduced support mechanisms such as mediation services and their role in providing confidential guidance.
Finally, it explored the Drama Triangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor) and its impact on workplace dynamics, and presented the Empowerment Triangle as a more constructive framework promoting responsibility, coaching, and accountability.
Please find below the other two conferences held as part of the same series:
Teleworking for Local Agents: Time for Fairness, Flexibility, and Trust
Teleworking is no longer a privilege – it is a modern and effective way of working that supports productivity, motivation, and work-life balance across the European External Action Service (EEAS). Yet for Local Agents (LAs) working in EU Delegations around the world, the rules on teleworking remain inconsistent, restrictive, and overly-dependent on local interpretations. Only 1 day of working from home is currently available for local agent colleagues. Continue reading Teleworking for Local Agents: Time for Fairness, Flexibility, and Trust
Reforming Promotion Practices for Fairness and Transparency
In recent discussions, a pressing issue has reemerged regarding the current promotion/reclassification practices in general and those within the External Action Service (EEAS) in particular. It has again come to light that the existing process poses several challenges, not only for staff members being evaluated, but also for those responsible for evaluating promotions/reclassifications. Continue reading Reforming Promotion Practices for Fairness and Transparency
EEAS: EU DELEGATIONS PARTNERS NETWORK/GENERATION 2004
“A strong partnership for the benefit of delegation families between G2004 and EUDPN – EU Delegations Partners Network ASBL is born. We are delighted to share that the EU Delegation Partners Network (EUDPN ASBL) has recently begun collaborating with Generation 2004, the largest staff association within the European Commission and the EEAS.
Continue reading EEAS: EU DELEGATIONS PARTNERS NETWORK/GENERATION 2004
EEAS: Serving in the European Union’s diplomatic service
Serving in the European Union’s diplomatic service, particularly in EU Delegations around the world, is a role rich with complexity and significance. These delegations are the global outposts of the European External Action Service (EEAS), tasked with representing the EU in myriad geopolitical contexts. Continue reading EEAS: Serving in the European Union’s diplomatic service
Training offer: EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2
*Update 10.09.2025, these internal competitions are now closed to new applications.*
Original article: Our Training partner Yasemos Europeos, has a special offer with a discount rate for our members. The package contains EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2: Self-study MCQ test on knowledge on the EU and its institutions. The content is in English.
Continue reading Training offer: EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2
EEAS: Reforming the performance appraisal system – Your Voice Matters!
On 30 June, Generation 2004 hosted an open lunchtime brainstorming session on the performance appraisal system in External Action Service (EEAS). Building on internal consultations with our members and staff representatives, we wanted to hear from all colleagues about their real-life experiences and frustrations with the current system.
Continue reading EEAS: Reforming the performance appraisal system – Your Voice Matters!
