Why people want a job at the European Commission — and why so many end up miserable
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Politico Europe
6 Aug, 02:00over 2 hours6 Aug, 04:05
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Thu, 6 August 2026
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The Commission is one of Brussels' most coveted employers. Inside, officials describe mounting pressure, bureaucracy and burnout.
- Politico Europe04:05
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. Our colleague Seb Starcevic has interviewed dozen officials from different commissioners’ cabinets and directorates-general, varying in age, nationality and seniority. On the podcast, Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton parse […]