European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ordered the institutions staff “with non-critical functions” to work remotely, starting on Monday, due to the coronavirus.
In an email to staff, she also said six colleagues had so far tested positive.
“The well-being of staff remains at the centre of our attention. At the same time, we have a responsibility to ensure the functioning of the Union,” von der Leyen said.
“As of Monday, all colleagues in non-critical functions will have to telework,” she said.
However, von der Leyen said officials “who ensure critical functions will need to be present at work,” adding that they would work in two shifts, in order to “ensure business continuity for the institution.”
Von der Leyen said 9,000 employees were already teleworking. But with the World Healths Organization
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ordered the institutions staff “with non-critical functions” to work remotely, starting on Monday, due to the coronavirus.
In an email to staff, she also said six colleagues had so far tested positive.
“The well-being of staff remains at the centre of our attention. At the same time, we have a responsibility to ensure the functioning of the Union,” von der Leyen said.
“As of Monday, all colleagues in non-critical functions will have to telework,” she said.
However, von der Leyen said officials “who ensure critical functions will need to be present at work,” adding that they would work in two shifts, in order to “ensure business continuity for the institution.”
Von der Leyen said 9,000 employees were already teleworking. But with the World Healths Organization
