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Europe and its institutions facing challenges

13 proposals for debate

The budget debate and discussions on the modernisation of the European civil service, led by Catherine Day, are taking place against a backdrop of increasing global tensions, heightened economic competition between major geopolitical blocs, and the rise of conservative, far-right, anti-European.
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“The middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, Davos Jan 2026

U4U’s four demands: Staff unity is our strength. U4U’s unity is the key to our prosperity

Contract Workers’ Collective: Improving the Quality of Life and Work for AC and AT Staff

The petition to improve the living and working conditions of contract and temporary workers has gathered over 3,400 signatures and continues to gain momentum. This is a good start, and now is the time to build on this success. We must highlight our collective strength to demand social dialogue and seek support from other unions. If you haven’t already, please sign the petition and share the invitation with those around you. Our numbers will be key to achieving our goals. Join us on Monday 4 May in the main hall of the CCP at 80 Rue de la Loi, or via the following link: https://u4unity.webex.com/meet/jps . Find out more

U4U supports the demands of language teachers. They have the right to fair pay and decent working conditions, too!

Language teachers play an essential role in the careers of civil servants and other European public service staff.
In a multicultural and multilingual environment, their training directly drives professional effectiveness. It enables staff to perform their duties with competence, flexibility and openness. Let’s stand up for our language teachers! Find out more

U4U is closely monitoring the modernisation of the EU delegation network and its impact on staff

The various Commission and External Service unions have filed a strike notice as a united front to defend staff interests. Staff are extremely concerned about the implementation of the announced ‘modernisation’ of the EU delegation network. Following this concerted action, the Directorate-General for Human Resources (DG HR) organised a conciliation meeting between representatives of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the unions. This meeting resulted in several commitments from management. Find out more

U4U supports the petition launched by UEF Groupe Europe and Graspe, which calls for an end to the voluntary dependence of the European institutions on U.S. technology

Digital tools of American origin account for 80% of products, services, infrastructure, and intellectual property in both the professional world and on our smartphones. There is a strong temptation for Europeans to turn a blind eye to this monopoly, which is very costly in terms of licences. However, this overlooks the fact that the threatening geopolitical context for Europe completely changes the game, and that consumer interest cannot be the sole justification for our voluntary dependence. Find out more

The Link N°117 , February 2026