The European civil service, which is based on a set of Staff Regulations and a career system, is considering changes to its selection method. A report by the Court of Auditors has shown that the method used is suitable for generalist profiles, but less so for the specific professions that make up the staff of each of the Union's agencies. It makes a series of recommendations to improve responsiveness and appeal.

The Federal Government has harmonised the rules on the wearing of certain external signs. A new act now allows public employers to state that any modification of a person's appearance that does not comply with the obligation of neutrality (excessive and visible tattoos, ostentatious wearing of accessories but also of community or religious signs) is incompatible with the exercise of the person's function.

Among the many online communities available to public servants across the country, the latest one is dedicated to the massive deployment of remote working imposed by the pandemic. Its aim is to provide support to all those who are experiencing difficulties in their organisation. The members are from different sectors, backgrounds and locations and are facilitating the transition by sharing their experiences.