EU Officials Staff Regulations Quiz

Rules governing officials of the European Union.

Date when a regulation starts legally applying.

Process of hiring officials.

Different employment stages of EU officials.

Rules concerning official's work environment.

Ending an official's employment.

Time off from work for specified reasons.

Days off work observed for public reasons.

Compensation and benefits for officials.

Benefits provided to officials during their career and after retirement.

Retirement and disability benefits for officials.

Actions taken against officials for misconduct.

Procedures for recouping erroneous payments to officials.

Union's right to claim the repayment of benefits if an official is at fault.

Rules for a period of change or adaptation.

Officials cannot hold significant financial interests in organizations related to their institution, which could compromise their objectivity.

Officials may not engage in actions, behaviour, or language that could negatively impact their reputation.

Repetitive or systematic improper conduct that harms someone's well-being.

Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that aims to offend or create a hostile environment.

Officials need permission for outside activities if they could interfere with their work or the institution's interests.

The body that authorizes and manages officials' roles.

Officials must maintain impartiality in their tasks

Officials cannot face negative consequences (prejudicial effects) for reporting harassment.

EU officials are required to keep information obtained through their job duties confidential, even after leaving the service. This prevents the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. Permission to disclose information is granted only when necessary and does not violate the Union's interests.

EU officials can disclose confidential information when giving testimony to the Court of Justice of the European Union or the Disciplinary Board of an institution. This allows for oversight and accountability within the EU.

EU officials must reside in the place where they are employed or in a location nearby that allows them to effectively carry out their duties. This ensures they are easily accessible and can respond promptly to work demands.

EU officials must notify the appointing authority of their address and inform them promptly about any changes. This maintains communication channels and provides a clear way to contact officials.

EU officials, regardless of their rank, have a responsibility to assist and provide advice to their superiors. This contributes to effective teamwork and collaboration within the EU administration.

EU officials are directly responsible for the tasks assigned to them. They are accountable for the proper execution of these duties and their impact on the overall operation of the EU.

EU officials who manage a branch of the service are accountable to their superiors. This includes ensuring that the branch operates effectively and that subordinates follow instructions. This creates a hierarchical structure where supervisors are responsible for the conduct and performance of those under their command.

EU officials who receive orders they find irregular or problematic should inform their immediate superior. They can escalate the issue to higher authorities if needed. This ensures that concerns are addressed and prevents potential issues arising from unclear or faulty instructions.

A nine-month period for newly appointed EU officials to prove their suitability for the position.

A medical assessment required for candidates applying for positions in the European Union.

A group of three doctors who review a negative medical opinion if a candidate requests it.

An official who is undergoing the probationary period.

A committee that provides an opinion on the action to be taken regarding a probationer's performance during their probationary period.

Circumstances that can extend the probationary period for an official.

A document that assesses the probationer's performance during their probationary period.

Documents, deeds, reports, notes or information in any form whatsoever held for the purposes of, or created or disclosed to the official in the course of, proceedings in legal cases, whether pending or closed are excluded from the provisions of Paragraphs 1 and 2, Article 22c of the Staff Regulations.

Each institution must have a procedure for handling complaints from officials regarding their treatment after fulfilling their obligations under Article 22a or 22b.

Officials who report matters under Article 22a or 22b should be informed about how those matters are being handled.

Privileges and immunities are granted to officials solely in the interests of the European Union.

No, officials are not exempt from fulfilling their private obligations or complying with laws and police regulations.

Officials should inform the appointing authority immediately when privileges and immunities are in dispute.

The laissez-passer is issued to heads of unit, officials in grade AD12 to AD16, officials serving outside the EU, and others when needed for the service.

The laissez-passer is a travel document issued to officials for the purpose of facilitating their official travel.