Free conference: AD5 internal competition – 12 June 2026

Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos,  is happy to invite you to a free info session for the AD5 internal competition You will get tips and tricks on how to fill in the application, as well as advice on how to tackle the different parts of the exam. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the conference.

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New AD5 Internal Competition Published: More Access to AD Careers, but New Barriers Remain

A new generalist internal competition at AD5 level has been published. The Notice of Internal Competition COM/AD/108/2026 was published on 29 May 2026, with the deadline for applications set for 30 June 2026 at 12.00, Brussels time.

 

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Fuel Today, Food Tomorrow? Why the Current Crisis May Have Longer-Term Consequences

When Generation 2004 and U4U requested social dialogue on rising energy and transport costs, the objective was not only to react to current fuel prices. It was also to raise awareness that the present situation may have broader and longer-lasting consequences for staff and households across Europe. 

 

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Prevention or Cost-Cutting? Growing Concerns About the Future of the Medical Service of the European institutions

At the same time as HEALTH has become a top priority on the European agenda, many colleagues have for some years noticed a gradual but significant change in the way preventive healthcare is organised for staff in European institutions.  Continue reading Prevention or Cost-Cutting? Growing Concerns About the Future of the Medical Service of the European institutions

Becoming a real Luxembourgish or not – and what would happen to the expatriation allowance? 

Acquiring the Luxembourgish nationality can offer numerous benefits and provide a sense of belonging and identity, buy many colleagues are also concerned about the consequences it would have for their expatriation allowance (16%) or foreign residence allowance (4%). 

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Internal Competition COM/AD/106/2026: Inclusion for Some, Exclusion for Others?

The publication of the new internal competition COM/AD/106/2026 in the field of Competition and Digital policies once again raises serious questions about the coherence of the Commission’s internal competitions strategy and its approach to talent management.  

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IDOC: a failed due process!

Are you sure that you have never breached staff regulations (SR)? Are you aware of the fact that every breach of Staff Regulations might have an impact on your career within the Institutions? Are you aware of the existence and mission of the Investigation and Disciplinary Office of the Commission (IDOC)? Are you aware that annually an IDOC activity report is published in My Intracomm? 

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Energy Costs: Social Dialogue Opens the Door, But Flexibility Must Come First

Following the joint request submitted by Generation 2004 and U4U, DG HR organised a social dialogue meeting on the impact of the current geopolitical and energy situation on staff. We welcome the fact that DG HR chose to engage directly with staff representatives rather than simply replying in writing. 

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New Cognitive Testing in the AD7 Internal Competition: A Reflection on Skills, Fairness and the Future of Recruitment

The introduction of the new SHL Interactive G+ cognitive assessment in the recent AD7 internal competition has sparked significant discussion among colleagues across the European Commission. While cognitive testing is not new in EPSO procedures, this specific format represents a substantial evolution in both methodology and scope. 

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