1 May 2004, recruitment of officials

This procedure addresses the recruitment of European Union officials following the expansion of the EU on May 1, 2004. It ensures that the administrative capacity of the Union grows proportionally to accommodate the new member states and maintains a fair balance of nationalities within the EU civil service.

This affects prospective EU employees and current staff regulations. It ensures that citizens from the 2004 accession countries have equitable access to careers within EU institutions.