While all European civil services tend to operate within a general legal framework governed by similar laws or regulations, they are still largely shaped by the national context. To get a better understanding of how each country handles different aspects, the Czech government conducted a detailed comparative study on 15 participating EU countries, including France.

Because the public service will play an active role in the country’s recovery, while drawing lessons from the crisis, Italy’s new Minister of Public Administration presented his recovery objectives. Two major areas of focus will be adapting the recruitment process to needs and diversifying career paths. Regions, provinces and municipalities will have more autonomy to manage their own positions and staff.

Acting as an incubator for regional government departments, Lab @RCHIPEL has made a name for itself by developing a game (“Stade 2 la réussite”) to prepare prospective candidates for competitive exams. The game is now available as a mobile app with new features. Successful candidates starting in a new position can move on to “Integra-game”, a game to help onboard new hires and promote team cohesion.