www.suepo.org New publications from SUEPO at all sites (Relaunched) en-en Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:01 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/usf_union_syndicale_federale_051336.png" style="height:auto" /><br /> <br /> The Union Syndicale F&eacute;d&eacute;rale (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).<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> The letter has been copied to Mr. Kratochv&iacute;l, Chairman of the EPO Administrative Council.<br /> <br /> Here is the <a href="https://suepo.org/public/20260626_USF_LETTER_EPO_PRESIDENT.pdf"><strong>PDF version</strong></a>.<br /> <br /> SUEPO</p>... //suepo.org/usf_writes_to_epo_president_on_social_dialogue_and_salary_adjustment/d-50237 0.4.1 Unions and associations USF 2026 2026 //suepo.org/usf_writes_to_epo_president_on_social_dialogue_and_salary_adjustment/d-50237 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:21:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_news_2026_034541.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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:<br /> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><strong><img alt="" height="36" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/le_monde_012653.png" width="28" /></strong> [Le Monde published on 28.05.2026]&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2026/05/28/la-soudaine-poussee-de-l-inflation-ravive-les-enjeux-autour-des-augmentations-de-salaires_6694418_3234.html">La soudaine pouss&eacute;e de l&rsquo;inflation ravive les enjeux autour des augmentations de salaires</a></strong><br /> The original <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex26009cp.pdf"><strong>French</strong></a> article and its translations into <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex26009cpe.pdf"><strong>English</strong></a> and <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex26009cpd.pdf"><strong>German</strong></a> are available in PDF format exclusively to SUEPO members.</p> </li> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/dutchnews_021051.png" style="width: 72px; height: 13px;" /> [Dutch News published on 30.04.2026] <a href="https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/04/civil-servants-set-for-2-7-pay-rise-after-months-of-strikes/"><strong>Civil servants set for 2.7% pay rise after months of strikes</strong></a></p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.</em></p>... //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_april_and_may_2026_press_articles/d-49971 Public //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_april_and_may_2026_press_articles/d-49971 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/season_s_greetings_011534.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 447px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with our warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> <span data-end="1244" data-start="1218">Your SUEPO Staff Union</span></p>... //suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50060 2025 2025 //suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50060 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/season_s_greetings_013345.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 447px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with our warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> <span data-end="1244" data-start="1218">SUEPO Munich</span></p>... //munich.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50061 Email to members 2025 //munich.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50061 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/season_s_greetings_013755.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 447px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with our warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO TH committee &ndash; M18B10 and De Bruyn Kopsstraat 15, Unit 1.11, Rijswijk<br /> <br /> <img alt="" height="100" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_team_banner_2025_2026_013936.png" width="696" /><br /> <br /> <strong><em><span style="color:#008000;">The bargaining power of staff increases with every new SUEPO member</span></em></strong><span style="color:#008000;"><em> &ndash; please consider </em></span><a href="https://hague.suepo.org/join_us/c-63"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong><em>joining</em></strong></span></a><span style="color:#008000;"><em> SUEPO TH if you have not done so yet. And a warm thank you to all our members: you are the backbone of our union!</em></span></p>... //hague.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50062 2025 ANNUAL25 Email to members //hague.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50062 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/season_s_greetings_014703.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 447px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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.</p> <p data-end="624" data-start="350" style="text-align: justify;"><br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with our warmest wishes.<br /> <br /> <span data-end="1244" data-start="1218">SUEPO Berlin</span></p>... //berlin.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50063 2025 2025 //berlin.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50063 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/season_s_greetings_015100.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 447px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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.</p> <p data-end="624" data-start="350" style="text-align: justify;"><br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> We wish you a peaceful festive season and a confident start into the New Year.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with our warmest wishes.<br /> <br /> <span data-end="1244" data-start="1218">SUEPO Vienna</span></p>... //vienna.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50064 2025 2025 //vienna.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo_warm_wishes_for_the_festive_season_and_the_new_year/d-50064 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_news_2024_015833.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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:<br /> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers</strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/iam_new_logo_120305.png" style="width: 85px; height: 32px;" />[IAM published on 21/10/2025] &quot;<a href="https://www.iam-media.com/article/us-patent-examiners-new-performance-framework-may-break-your-budget"><strong>US patent examiners&rsquo; new performance framework may break your budget</strong></a>&quot;. The original article in <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25007cp.pdf"><strong>English</strong></a> is available in PDF format exclusively for SUEPO members, who also have access to translations in <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25007cpd.pdf"><strong>German</strong></a>, <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25007cpf.pdf"><strong>French</strong></a>, and <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25007cpn.pdf"><strong>Dutch</strong></a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <em>**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.</em></p>... //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_october_2025_press_articles/d-48770 Public //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_october_2025_press_articles/d-48770 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:09:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_news_2024_015511.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">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:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers</strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/le_canard_enchaine_013751.png" style="width: 100px; height: 20px;" /></strong>[Le Canard encha&icirc;n&eacute; published on 06/08/2025] &quot;<a href="https://www.lecanardenchaine.fr/economie/51527-bce-la-reine-christine-ne-regne-pas-sur-les-coeurs"><strong>A la BCE, &laquo; la Reine Christine &raquo; ne r&egrave;gne pas sur les c&oelig;urs</strong></a>&quot;. The original article in <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25006cp.pdf"><strong>French</strong></a> is available in PDF format exclusively for SUEPO members, who also have access to translations in <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25006cpe.pdf"><strong>English</strong></a>, <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25006cpd.pdf"><strong>German</strong></a>, and <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex25006cpn.pdf"><strong>Dutch</strong></a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <em>**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.</em></p>... //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_august_2025_press_articles/d-48768 Public //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_august_2025_press_articles/d-48768 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:44:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_season_s_greetings_022104.png" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;ve achieved together in 2024.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO Vienna committee<br /> <br /> Please consider <strong><u><a href="https://vienna.suepo.org/contact_us/c-156" target="_blank">joining SUEPO</a></u></strong> if you haven&rsquo;t done so yet!</p>... //vienna.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49865 2024 //vienna.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49865 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:47:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_season_s_greetings_022052.png" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;ve achieved together in 2024.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO Berlin committee<br /> <br /> Please consider <strong><u><a href="https://berlin.suepo.org/contact_us/c-155" target="_blank">joining SUEPO</a></u></strong> if you haven&rsquo;t done so yet!</p>... //berlin.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49864 2024 //berlin.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49864 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:44:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_season_s_greetings_021946.png" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;ve achieved together in 2024.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO Central committee<br /> <br /> Please consider <strong><u><a href="https://suepo.org/join_us/c-172" target="_blank">joining SUEPO</a></u></strong> if you haven&rsquo;t done so yet!</p>... //suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49861 2024 2024 //suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49861 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:40:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_season_s_greetings_022012.png" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;ve achieved together in 2024.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO Munich committee<br /> <br /> Please consider <strong><u><a href="https://munich.suepo.org/join_us/c-65" target="_blank">joining SUEPO</a></u></strong> if you haven&rsquo;t done so yet!</p>... //munich.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49862 Email to members 2024 //munich.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49862 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_season_s_greetings_022030.png" style="width: 650px; height: 650px;" /><br /> <br /> Dear SUEPO Members,<br /> <br /> 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&rsquo;ve achieved together in 2024.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Thank you for being an essential part of our union. Together, we make a difference.<br /> <br /> In solidarity and with warmest wishes,<br /> <br /> Your SUEPO TH committee &ndash; M18B10 and De Bruyn Kopsstraat, 15, Rijswijk<br /> <img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_team_2025_022941.jpg" style="width: 463px; height: 85px;" /><br /> Please consider <strong><u><a href="https://hague.suepo.org/membership_application_form/c-142" target="_blank">joining SUEPO</a></u></strong> if you haven&rsquo;t done so yet!</p>... //hague.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49863 2024 ANNUAL24 Email to members //hague.suepo.org/season_s_greetings_from_suepo/d-49863 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:00 GMT <p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/suepo_news_2024_013744.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /><br /> <br /> This document provides a non-exhaustive list of some articles, blog posts or videos published in September 2024 (sorted in reverse chronological order, not necessarily by relevance). Latest additions are highlighted in yellow:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/managingip_new_logo_022144.png" style="width: 85px; height: 45px;" />(Managing IP published on 24/09/2024) &quot;<a href="https://www.managingip.com/article/2dsy9oijk3fvvspktisxs/patents/epo-critics-reject-special-treatment-of-applications"><strong>EPO critics reject &lsquo;special treatment&rsquo; of applications</strong></a>&quot;. <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24016cp.pdf"><strong>Article</strong></a> behind paywall !!! Translations are available for SUEPO members in <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24016cpd.pdf"><strong>German</strong></a>, <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24016cpf.pdf"><strong>French</strong></a> and <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24016cpn.pdf"><strong>Dutch</strong></a>.</p> </li> <li style="text-align: justify;"> <p><img alt="" src="/_files_media/ck_uploads/documents/iam_new_logo_033355.png" style="width: 85px; height: 32px;" />(IAM published on 23/09/2024) &quot;<a href="https://www.iam-media.com/article/epo-made-arbitrary-reallocations-of-ericsson-siemens-and-bayer-patent-applications-says-staff-committee"><strong>EPO made &ldquo;arbitrary&rdquo; reallocations of Ericsson, Siemens and Bayer patent applications, says staff committee</strong></a>&quot;. <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24015cp.pdf"><strong>Article</strong></a> behind paywall !!! Translations are available for SUEPO members in <strong><a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24015cpd.pdf">German</a></strong>, <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24015cpf.pdf"><strong>French</strong></a> and <a href="https://suepo.org/archive/ex24015cpn.pdf"><strong>Dutch</strong></a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Other media articles that might be of interest to our readers</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <em>**Note: The translations are without guarantee, these were produced using automated translation.</em></p>... //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_september_2024_press_articles/d-48534 Public //suepo.org/discover_the_latest_headlines_september_2024_press_articles/d-48534 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:15:00 GMT