Why join the FFPE?

In order to :

1. Promote an independent and world class European Public Service;
2. Propose an evaluation/promotion exercise which is simpler, clearer and more transparent;
3. Make tasks more attractive and increase work satisfaction;
4. Request less bureaucracy and simplified procedures;
5. Speed up careers (Empty grades, new recruits - the principle victims of the Kinnock Reform);
6. Protect the legitimate rights of Contract Agents and Temporary Agents;
7. Improve the services of the Sickness Insurance Scheme and PMO and establish a more user-friendly and efficient social policy;
8. Require more places in the crèches, the after-school child care facilities and the European schools;
9. Harness the experience of colleagues reaching the end of their career;
10. Request new services and facilities that are already available at the Council or the European Parliament: sports centre, travel agencies...and an improvement of existing services (catering, cafeterias...).