The Ukrainian government warns of a critical $20 billion funding shortfall for defense as Russia intensifies its assault. At the same time, Brussels is finalising its next multi‑annual budget, a decision that will shape the EU’s capacity to respond to the crisis.
European Commission weighing either dissolving or overhauling the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), which handles EU civil service recruitment. Ongoing operational failures, budget strains, and a faulty technical process that voided results for 10,000 applicants have pushed Brussels to consider radical restructuring, prompting unions to warn about transparency risks.
The European Commission is examining the possible disbandment or major restructuring of the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) as a response to operational bottlenecks and mounting fiscal stress. Recent data show over 175 000 applicants in the latest recruitment drive, a volume officials label "unmanageable" in terms of cost and processing capacity. The move reflects broader attempts to trim public‑sector spending while improving the speed and diversity of talent acquisition across EU institutions.
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), which handles EU civil service exams, is under intense scrutiny due to overwhelming application volumes, multi-year hiring delays, and a recent technical glitch affecting 10,000 candidates. As applications surged to 174,922 for its latest competition, EU officials are exploring structural reforms or even dissolution of the agency created in 2002 to ensure merit-based recruitment.
In a stunning display of passion and creativity, the heart of the European Union became the epicenter of Argentine talent. The exhibition 'Silhouettes and Mysteries,' featuring sculptor Marie Louise Sorbac and painter Valeria Fano, captivated high-ranking EU officials and art lovers alike, strengthening the cultural bridge between Argentina and Belgium.
Starting September 12, 2026, the heart of Europe will beat to the rhythm of the South. Brussels is set to host the 'Argentine Culture Week,' an immersive festival featuring world-class tango, gourmet cuisine, and breathtaking art, designed to bring the vibrant spirit of Argentina to the Belgian capital.
