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This week’s spotlight

🏢 The backroom deals done at agency level tend to be small, compared to the scale going on at the highest levels of EU politics, but this latest article from Politico is a nice behind the scenes piece about the dynamics of working for the EU civil service. Read the full expose below 👇️ 

📖 Discover a treasure trove of free, expertly crafted articles designed to guide you through every phase of your EU civil service journey. From practical tips on applying to multiple vacancies to decoding the language rules, navigating reserve lists, and understanding EU agency culture—our articles have it all. 😉 

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🌐 The European External Action Service (EEAS) is recruiting two Secretaries (Contract Agent FGII) for its headquarters in Brussels (Job Nos. 447647 and 448863). Applicants with experience in administrative support, strong organisational and communication skills, and familiarity with EU institutions will be particularly advantaged. The application deadline is 22 November 2025.

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A word from our team

🛟 As we reported earlier, security is on top of the EU agenda. The European Commission’s 2026 work programme places a strong emphasis on defence, economic competitiveness and tightening border security. Expect a boost of new vacancies in Justice and Home Affairs agencies in the future. 😉 

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