Presented at a management meeting held on 13 July, a public consultation was conducted to get feedback from senior civil servants on reforms underway that concern them directly. The takeaways: although the senior civil service promises the potential for an interesting and diverse career path, there is a lack of individualised opportunities, due to a silo mentality, a lack of flexibility and other shortcomings.

Launched alongside a reform to reduce the use of short-term contracts in the public sector, a new fact-checking section is now available on the Spanish government’s website. Structured as an FAQ, it provides clear explanations on topics using concrete examples. According to those who write for it, the idea is to set the record straight on false information that is being spread, an increasingly common problem.

According to a draft royal decree, Belgium will soon see a new article added to its civil service act, guaranteeing public employees the right to disconnect. The decree will considerably extend the scope of the measure: all aspects relating to working time, personal time and care are considered in an integrated manner, and it will apply to all employees, whether or not they work from home.