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[MU] Demonstration of 30 June 2026 in front of the Isar building and "rolling strikes"

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:36:00 GMT

A big thank you for your support!

Dear SUEPO members,
Dear Colleagues,

On 30 June 2026, 250 colleagues and pensioners braved the hot and wet weather to demonstrate in front of the Isar building. 190 additional attendees connected to the live feed put in place. Overall, the demonstration had a total of 440 attendees. We also hear of increasing registrations for the “rolling strikes” running until autumn. Thank you for your support!

SUEPO had called to demonstrate against the new salary adjustment procedure intensifying the erosion of EPO salaries, pensions and other benefits without any financial basis. In addition, the procedure foresees no end in the erosion and contains a review clause allowing the Council to further worsen the pace of erosion in three years’ time. The presence of EPO pensioners in the demonstration was all the more justified that they had also paid contributions during their whole career for a pension to be indexed on increases in costs of living and now find themselves with a plummeting pension.

In preparation of the Administrative Council meeting of 30 June and 1 July, the Union Syndicale Fédérale addressed Mr Campinos by letter of 26 June on the industrial actions and the Central Staff Committee (CSC) addressed the Council by letter of 23 June to submit input on a future strategic plan for the European Patent Organisation.

When closing the demonstration, SUEPO reminded that the most powerful action every one of us can take is to join the organised strikes and to contribute to the work-to-rule action which is having an impressive impact on the drop in number of products/grants and hence the income of the national patent offices of the delegates.

The SUEPO Munich Action Plan continues with Work-To-Rule and “rolling strikes” until at least 16 October while the re-election of Mr Campinos for a third mandate is under discussion in the Council.

Read more in this paper.

SUEPO Munich

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[CE] [TH] USF Denounces Mounting Pressures on EPO Workforce

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT

UPDATE – 06 JULY 2026:

Which strategy is needed for the European Patent Organisation (EPO) in the context of European competitiveness?

Open letter from the EPO Central Staff Committee to members of the Delegations in the Administrative Council.

For further details, please visit the USF public website.

SUEPO

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[CE] [TH] USF writes to EPO President on social dialogue and salary adjustment

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:21:00 GMT

The Union Syndicale Fédérale (USF), the largest federation of unions of the EU and international public service, has addressed a formal letter to EPO President Campinos expressing serious concern about the current state of social dialogue at the EPO and the proposed Salary Adjustment Procedure (SAP).

In its letter dated 26 June 2026, USF notes that the ongoing labour conflict at the EPO has already surpassed the worst episodes under the previous presidency, with more than 13,000 strike days registered in 2026 alone. USF calls on the EPO President to engage in genuine and substantive dialogue with SUEPO and to restore a salary adjustment mechanism that preserves the purchasing power of EPO staff, in line with commitments made to staff in 2020.

The letter has been copied to Mr. Kratochvíl, Chairman of the EPO Administrative Council.

Here is the PDF version.

SUEPO

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[CE] Discover the latest headlines: April and May 2026 press articles

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This document provides a non-exhaustive list of some articles, blog posts or videos published in May 2026 (sorted in reverse chronological order, not necessarily by relevance). Latest additions are highlighted in yellow:

Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers

[Le Monde published on 28.05.2026] La soudaine poussée de l’inflation ravive les enjeux autour des augmentations de salaires
The original French article and its translations into English and German are available in PDF format exclusively to SUEPO members.
[Dutch News published on 30.04.2026] Civil servants set for 2.7% pay rise after months of strikes

**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.

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[CE] Season's Greetings from SUEPO - Warm Wishes for the Festive Season and the New Year

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Dear SUEPO Members,

As the year draws to a close, we would like to take this moment to thank you for your continued trust, solidarity and engagement throughout the past year. Your commitment to our shared values and collective interests remains the cornerstone of our strength as a Staff Union.

The festive season offers a welcome opportunity to pause, reflect and regain energy. We hope this time brings you moments of calm, warmth and connection with those close to you.

Looking ahead to the New Year, we remain committed to standing together with you, defending staff interests and working constructively to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. United, we will continue to speak with a strong and credible voice on behalf of our members.

We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.

In solidarity and with our warmest wishes,

Your SUEPO Staff Union

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[MU] Season's Greetings from SUEPO - Warm Wishes for the Festive Season and the New Year

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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[TH] Season's Greetings from SUEPO - Warm Wishes for the Festive Season and the New Year

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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[B] Season's Greetings from SUEPO - Warm Wishes for the Festive Season and the New Year

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The festive season offers a welcome opportunity to pause, reflect and regain energy. We hope this time brings you moments of calm, warmth and connection with those close to you.

Looking ahead to the New Year, we remain committed to standing together with you, defending staff interests and working constructively to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. United, we will continue to speak with a strong and credible voice on behalf of our members.

We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.

In solidarity and with our warmest wishes.

SUEPO Berlin

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[V] Season's Greetings from SUEPO - Warm Wishes for the Festive Season and the New Year

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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[CE] Discover the latest headlines: October 2025 press articles

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:09:00 GMT

This document provides a non-exhaustive list of some articles, blog posts or videos published in October 2025 (sorted in reverse chronological order, not necessarily by relevance). Latest additions are highlighted in yellow:

Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers

[IAM published on 21/10/2025] "US patent examiners’ new performance framework may break your budget". The original article in English is available in PDF format exclusively for SUEPO members, who also have access to translations in German, French, and Dutch.

**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.

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[CE] Discover the latest headlines: August 2025 press articles

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:44:00 GMT

This document provides a non-exhaustive list of some articles, blog posts or videos published in August 2025 (sorted in reverse chronological order, not necessarily by relevance). Latest additions are highlighted in yellow:

Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers

[Le Canard enchaîné published on 06/08/2025] "A la BCE, « la Reine Christine » ne règne pas sur les cœurs". The original article in French is available in PDF format exclusively for SUEPO members, who also have access to translations in English, German, and Dutch.

**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.

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[V] Season's Greetings from SUEPO

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:47:00 GMT

Dear SUEPO Members,

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your solidarity and unwavering commitment to our shared cause. Your support is the foundation of our collective strength and the progress we’ve achieved together in 2024.

This holiday season, we wish you moments of rest, joy, and connection with those who matter most. May this time renew your energy and inspire us all to continue standing united in 2025, ready to face new challenges and celebrate new successes together.

Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.

In solidarity and with warmest wishes,

Your SUEPO Vienna committee

Please consider joining SUEPO if you haven’t done so yet!

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[B] Season's Greetings from SUEPO

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:44:00 GMT

Dear SUEPO Members,

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your solidarity and unwavering commitment to our shared cause. Your support is the foundation of our collective strength and the progress we’ve achieved together in 2024.

This holiday season, we wish you moments of rest, joy, and connection with those who matter most. May this time renew your energy and inspire us all to continue standing united in 2025, ready to face new challenges and celebrate new successes together.

Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.

In solidarity and with warmest wishes,

Your SUEPO Berlin committee

Please consider joining SUEPO if you haven’t done so yet!

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[CE] Season's Greetings from SUEPO

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:40:00 GMT

Dear SUEPO Members,

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your solidarity and unwavering commitment to our shared cause. Your support is the foundation of our collective strength and the progress we’ve achieved together in 2024.

This holiday season, we wish you moments of rest, joy, and connection with those who matter most. May this time renew your energy and inspire us all to continue standing united in 2025, ready to face new challenges and celebrate new successes together.

Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.

In solidarity and with warmest wishes,

Your SUEPO Central committee

Please consider joining SUEPO if you haven’t done so yet!

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[MU] Season's Greetings from SUEPO

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:00 GMT

Dear SUEPO Members,

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your solidarity and unwavering commitment to our shared cause. Your support is the foundation of our collective strength and the progress we’ve achieved together in 2024.

This holiday season, we wish you moments of rest, joy, and connection with those who matter most. May this time renew your energy and inspire us all to continue standing united in 2025, ready to face new challenges and celebrate new successes together.

Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.

In solidarity and with warmest wishes,

Your SUEPO Munich committee

Please consider joining SUEPO if you haven’t done so yet!

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