,AACIE – Association of Contract Agents of the European Institutions – is an independent, non-profit, member-based association for contract agents working within the European institutions.

AACIE was created to provide a structured and legally recognised way to pursue initiatives that protect the rights and advance the collective interests of contract agents. As a member-based association, it is grounded in open participation, democratic governance, and independent collective action when individual initiatives are not sufficient to address systemic issues.

Our mission is to promote fairness, equal treatment and opportunities, transparency, and social justice for contract agents through accountable, member-driven action.

Members

Members of AACIE are Contract Agents in the EU institutions and agencies. Since membership opened in 2025, as at 20 January 2026, 116 Contract Agents have joined AACIE as members, and we are looking forward to welcoming many more to become as representative as possible of the 10,000+ CAs at headquarters, agencies and delegations around the world. 

AACIE is also proud of the backing of non-CA Supporters who believe in our objectives.

Legal Status and Registration

AACIE is legally registered in Belgium as a non-profit association (Association sans but lucratif – ASBL).

Legal details:

  • Official name: Association des Agents Contractuels des Institutions Européennes

  • Abbreviation: AACIE

  • Legal form: Association sans but lucratif (ASBL)

  • Country of registration: Belgium

  • Date of registration: 18 November 2025

  • Enterprise number: 1030.509.291

  • Legal status: Active

  • Registered office:
    Chaussée d’Alsemberg 897
    1180 Uccle
    Belgium

  • Email: info@aacie.eu

AACIE is registered in the Belgian Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (BCE/KBO). Official registration information and publications are available through the Belgian federal authorities. Données de l’entité enregistrée | BCE Public Search

Governance

AACIE is governed in accordance with its statutes and Belgian law.

Board of Directors:

  • Luca Palazzotto – Administrator

  • Eleonora Pastorino – Administrator

The General Assembly is held annually. The financial year ends on 31 December.

Statutes and Transparency

AACIE operates in accordance with its statutes, which define the Association’s objectives, membership rules, governance structure, decision-making procedures, and principles of transparency and accountability.

Statutes, governance documents, and financial reports are available to members in the members’ area. For further information, contact info@aacie.eu.