WHY ARE COMMISSION STAFFERS SO MISERABLE?

Working at the European Commission is one of the most coveted civil service jobs in Brussels. Yet, officials employed there describe high pressure, bureaucracy and burnout.

POLITICO reports that working at the European Commission is one of the most coveted civil service jobs in Brussels.

The report adds: Yet, officials employed there describe high pressure, bureaucracy and burnout.

Our colleague Seb Starcevic has interviewed dozen officials from different commissioners’ cabinets and directorates-general, varying in age, nationality and seniority.

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