SloveniaThe European Commission has faced growing concerns over workplace harassment, with nearly 1,000 reports submitted since September 2024 to a newly established advisory service. Employees have raised issues such as excessive working hours, burdensome bureaucracy, and toxic leadership within the institution. The commission appointed Lena Naesager as chief advisor to handle these complaints, but she does not have the authority to conduct investigations or legally define harassment under personnel regulations. Employees seeking formal complaints must turn to the Internal Disciplinary and Investigative Office (IDOC) or the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). The commission claims it has made efforts to improve awareness and provide training, with 14,000 employees participating in anti-harassment policies and 2,400 managers undergoing mandatory training in the past two years. According to internal surveys, 74% of staff view the European Commission as an attractive employer, up six percentage points from 2023.
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