143 Bulgarians work in the European Commission in Brussels at the moment. By 2011 the hiring goal is 227 people, holding administrative jobs in the EC. 102 Bulgarians have assistant positions and the quote, which has to be filled by 2011, is 133.

While the EC evaluates the hiring of Bulgarians as progressing well and satisfactory, there are 21 vacancies for Department Heads, 4 for Directors and one for and Executive Director which must be filled by the beginning of next year.