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      4.3

      88% would recommend to a friend

      (841 total reviews)
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      Ursula von der Leyen

      76% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Senior management

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      European Commission has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The European Commission employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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      841 reviews
      5.0
      May 25, 2025

      Working in DG Comp as a Blue Book trainee

      Blue book trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I thoroughly enjoy working at the European Commission in DG Competition. If you're interested in competition law, it's undoubtedly the best place to gain hands-on experience. The team consists of highly knowledgeable colleagues who are eager to share their expertise. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities to attend courses and seminars covering various legal and economic aspects of competition.

      Cons

      There aren't many drawbacks that come to mind. The allowance, which is below the Belgian minimum wage, may not be substantial given the cost of living in Brussels. However, it's manageable, especially since there are plenty of budget-friendly events organized for trainees.

      5.0
      May 25, 2025

      Worthwhile experience

      Blue book trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Exposure to interesting work - Team made an effort to have trainees work (a) independently and (b) on topics of their interest / speciality - No purely administrative tasks; surprisingly entrepreneurial for such a large organisation - Basically prohibited trainees from working long hours

      Cons

      - Pay is barely sufficient, given Brussels prices

      4.0
      May 19, 2025

      Great

      Contract agent
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great place to work and good for families

      Cons

      town doesn't have much to do and can be lonely for younger people

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