I'm in processing for an Article 116(2) German citizenship claim. Once I have German citizenship I am interested in applying for employment with Europol, Frontex, the European Defence Agency, or the European External Action Service.
Would there be an issue with background check paperwork/processing if I have lived all of my life outside of European countries, mostly in my other (non-EU) country of citizenship?
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Depends on the country. I know people working at the EU agencies who were born and grew up in South America. They only issue i would see is if a particular background document they want isn’t available in your country.
It’s unlikely you’d get hired without the relevant experience. Most people hired by EU agencies were previously at government agencies of an EU member country for a number of years, and have built up significant experience working with EU entities at the national level.
If you worked for any US security agencies would be a serious obstacle for your employment.
> Would there be an issue with background check paperwork/processing if I have lived all of my life outside of European countries, mostly in my other (non-EU) country of citizenship?
Yes there would, not sure about Germany, but some countries (Norway, Sweden) refuse background checks for individuals who’ve lived in other countries their entire life on the grounds of a huge cost of cross-checking those security checks given by third countries. There could conceivably be exceptions, but if you’re one of those, it would probably put you on a hit list of a three-letter agency in USA.
In other words, you better find some other more realistic, private, employment, given your background.
So, just out of curiosity, why do you consider obtaining .De citizenship now? Because of the new regulations/laws now you can, and you could not before ? Or what’s the story?
Have you passed a B2 test for German language – as I understand it, it is pretty much required to get a job there.
Germany does not allow dual citizenship. If they grant you German citizenship, you must renounce your other citizenships at appropriate consulates or embassies within a certain time frame.
Mostly for all agency you need to pass EPSO for a long employment or CAST for a mandate.
You need to have a degree min 4 years of study. Also some experience 3 or 5 years in Institutions or equal agencies in member country. EEAS also I think asks for multiple languages.
There is a lot of people already in Brussels who have all that and still have trouble finding a job as there is a lot of interest. I mean EU has 450 mil people. Also, people who have already done traineeship in institutions.
It takes a certain kind of psychopath to volunteer for Frontex.