Brussels, 10/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - In a proposal that is likely to make a few waves, on Wednesday 10 November, the Commission recommended a 0.4% pay rise for officials in the Community institutions. This rise is for the period from July 2010 to July 2011. The proposal has to be discussed and approved by the EU Council of Ministers.
The 0.4% rise, which would cost the EU budget €9.7 million, was calculated according to the rules of the current staff regulations. It takes into account:...