Brussels, 23/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the Council adopted, without debate, the Commission proposals on the modernisation of the Staff Regulations of the EU Civil Service. Implementation of the new status for European civil servants will begin on 1 May and will generate cost savings building up to €100 million a year over the next decade.
In general, the package maintains remuneration levels over the length of an official's career. Pension contributions will be adapted annually...