2018

LEAVE IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SERVICE (Article 42c)

Watch out for summer storms!

At the height of this year's summer holiday period, the Administration published an Administrative Notice (No 18-2017 of 26.07.2017) on the possible implementation of "leave in the interests of the service" under Article 42c of the Staff Regulations.

The notice provides little clarity on the grounds for triggering such a serious procedure, and it is not surprising therefore that it has given rise to varied reactions from colleagues, ranging from anxiety to perplexity.

Unacceptable arrangements surrounding the departure of OLAF's DG

The Federation salutes the “performance” of Mr Giovanni KESSLER who is on track to secure a sweet deal this week: resignation from his post as DG of OLAF, simultaneously transfer to an adviser “hors classe” post specially created for him in DG BUDG, secondment of that post to head up the Italian Customs authorities, and abolition of the adviser post on his departure.

These arrangements are said to be in the "interest of the service", without any further explanation being given, as if that catch-all formula could justify any arrangement.

Pour une Europe qui protège, donne les moyens d'agir et défend

Le programme de travail de la Commission pour 2017 a un titre qui sonne bien :
" Répondre aux attentes - Pour une Europe qui protège, donne les moyens d'agir et défend"
 
La FEDERATION apporte naturellement son chaleureux soutien à ces orientations politiques.
 
Mais pour optimiser les chances de succès, il faut galvaniser l'énergie du personnel et pour cela, il serait judicieux de la part de la Commission
de montrer l'exemple et au titre des bonnes résolutions pour 2017  d'appliquer ces belles idées en interne à l'institution :

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