Brussels has reopened the AD5 competition for permanent officials at the European Commission after seven years. With salaries up to €6,758 a month, around 50,000 to 60,000 applicants are expected, but only fewer than 3% will succeed. Applicants must pass challenging online tests. This initiative is part of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's strategy to recruit a new generation of officials as many senior staff are nearing retirement. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)