EU institutions: Officials with German passports are underrepresented

In the European Parliament in particular, there are few officials with German passports in relation to the number of German members of parliament. The situation is particularly bad when it comes to young talent. A planned selection process exclusively for Germans has been put on hold.

09. March 2026
Around 4,500 civil servants work in the European Parliament. (European Union, 2026)

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Last updated: 09. March 2026