How much do you earn European Commission?
Basic monthly permanent official salaries range from around €2,300 per month for a newly recruited Assistant-Secretary (AST/SC 1) official, €4500 for an entry level graduate administrator grade (AD 5) and up to €16,000 per month for a limited number of top level Administrators (AD 16) at Director-General level.
What is the tax rate for EU employees?
But it’s actually a myth to say, as some have, that EU officials do not pay any income tax at all. The truth is that they do. A special “Community income tax” is paid by EU staff – though, admittedly, it’s generally lower than national rates of income tax for civil servants.
Do diplomats pay tax UK?
Reply from Tower. Tolley’s Income Tax notes that diplomatic agents (ie heads of mission or members of diplomatic staff) of foreign states are exempt from tax except on income or capital gains arising from private investments or immovable property in the UK under the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964.
What does the European Commission offer its traineeships?
This site is in English, French and German, the three working languages of the European Commission. Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies. © iStock/BlackJack3D, 2020.
How many times a year does the Commission offer traineeships?
Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies, which have signed a Service Level Agreement with DG EAC/the Commission. Subsequent career opportunities may vary between these different entities. © iStock/BlackJack3D, 2020.
Who can apply for the traineeship programme?
The Traineeship Programme is mainly targeted to young university graduates, without excluding those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university degree and are at the beginning of a new professional career. Who can apply: Nationals of a Member State of the European Union who are 18 years of age or older.
How long is a traineeship in the EU?
Most of the EU institutions organise traineeships for young university graduates, each lasting usually between 3 and 5 months. Traineeships are available in a wide range of fields and offer a great insight into the work of the EU. The content of the job largely depends on the service you are assigned to.