Thirty years after the country's reunification, there are still few federal departments in eastern Germany. As part of a plan to support economically weaker regions, the government has announced the relocation of several central government administrations. The civil servants concerned will, however, have the right to remain in their homes, which should make it possible to transfer positions that become vacant.

Organisational advisers for France's three civil service branches have set up a regional professional network to share best practices and experiences in their respective fields. Although the scope of their remits varies, a territorial approach allows for pooling within the same employment basin and should contribute to mobility between services.

A Professional Diploma in Public Service Innovation has been developed jointly by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) and the University of Ireland. By mastering the techniques of creative thinking to put it at the service of their organisation and the problems it seeks to solve, graduates of this unique year-long programme will become key players.