MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Employment of people on the autism spectrum in the EU – E-000626/2025

Question for written answer  E-000626/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kosma Złotowski (ECR)

People on the autism spectrum are successfully employed in many EU countries, and their unique abilities are often utilised in tasks involving the gathering and analysis of information. For this reason, they are also employed in the security sector. Neurodiverse people are able to analyse many seemingly similar images and identify very small differences, which can be a source of important intelligence. In the current geopolitical situation, any action to strengthen Europe’s security should be a priority for the European Union.

In light of the above:

• 1.Do current EU laws allow for the recruitment and employment of people on the autism spectrum in EU institutions, agencies and bodies, and if not, what legislative changes would need to be made to make this possible?
• 2.Is it possible, on the basis of current EU legislation, to create a programme for people on the autism spectrum, which would involve employing such people in European institutions to perform tasks related to the protection of cyberspace, the detection of security threats in various contexts and the collection of intelligence – OSINT?
• 3.Has the Commission, in the course of its activities, undertaken initiatives, commissioned analyses or adopted positions relating to the employment of people on the autism spectrum?

Submitted: 11.2.2025