The European Union has opened a new recruitment competition for officials, called the general service recruitment competition, for the first time since 2019. The attractive starting salary ranges from 6,000 to 7,000 euros per month, and candidates do not need any previous work experience to apply. This initiative has drawn a significant interest from Finns, prompting many to participate in preparatory training courses for the competition.

More than 1,490 candidates who pass the competition will have the opportunity to be hired for permanent positions in various locations, including Brussels and Luxembourg. The Finnish government reports a surge in public interest in the training sessions designed to help potential applicants prepare for the competition. Such an attractive salary and the absence of prior experience requirements could increase the diversity of candidates seeking to enter EU institutions.

The recruitment drive is not just about salaries; it also includes various employment benefits, along with lower taxation rates for EU employees. The additional benefits tend to leave recruits with a higher net income, making these positions even more appealing. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for Finnish job seekers to step into careers within the European Union's expanding bureaucratic framework, potentially reshaping the labor landscape for European officials.