One in 20 EU officials could lose jobs in ‘solidarity’ cuts

EUObserver reported that the European Commission was to propose in June 2011 cutting 5% of jobs in the EU institutions in line with austerity measures in member states in its proposed multiannual financial framework for 2014 - 2020. But EU countries may want more.

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EUObserver, 30.6.11: Commission unveils 'austerity' package for EU officials http://euobserver.com/9/32572

ESO: Background information: Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/multiannual-financial-framework-2014-2020/

ESO: Background information: Barroso tables €1trillion budget for EU until 2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/barroso-tables-e1-trillion-budget-for-eu-until-2020/

BBC News, 30.6.11: European Commission to trim EU staff costs http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13978019

EurActiv, 18.11.11: EU officials issue strike warning over pay dispute http://www.euractiv.com/future-eu/eu-staff-strike-pay-amidst-economic-crisis-news-509077

EUObserver, 22.11.11: EU staff to go on strike http://euobserver.com/18/114361

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