The negotiations on the next EU budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034, have become the single biggest concern for the future of our careers. Administration is squarely a target for savings, and the ceiling on what the Commission can spend on its own staff is about to be set, lower. This is the story behind the uncertainty so many colleagues now feel.
Continue reading The next EU budget and the future of our careers
Generation 2004 is pleased to collaborate with https://epsometro.com/, an independent platform providing exam simulations to help candidates prepare for EU recruitment competitions.
Whether you are preparing for an external EPSO competition or an internal competition within the European Commission, EPSOmetro gives you the opportunity to practise under realistic exam conditions and identify areas for improvement.
There is a special offer for our members ONLY.
Generation 2004 members can now apply for a dedicated scholarship scheme offered by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) for its online Master in European Economic Governance and Policy, taught in English through distance learning.
On 28 September 2026, Generation 2004 and the other staff organisations took their concerns on the Large-Scale Review directly to Commissioner Serafin. He offered several reassurances, but the decisive questions on careers, structures, and safeguards remain open.
Continue reading Large-Scale Review: staff representatives meet Commissioner Serafin
Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you self-study exam and pre-exam session packages for AD5 COM/AD/108/2026 and AST3 COM/AST/109/2026 competitions. There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY.
Continue reading Training offer: Internal Competitions 2026- MCQ + Written test – Study group 3 (EN)
*Update 27.10.2026: you can find here the presentation and the recording of the info session*
Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to invite you to a free info session for the EPSO AD6 and AST2 competitions. 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. Continue reading Free conference: AD6 and AST2 competitions – 23 October 2026
***Update: You can find the presentation and the recording here.***
All colleagues are invited to the all-staff lunchtime conference on Friday 16 October, from 12:30 to 14:00, to share views on the Large-Scale Review (LSR) ahead of the upcoming follow-up discussions with Commissioner Serafin.
Hosted by Marcela Valkova, Chair of Generation 2004, this meeting will be an opportunity for colleagues across the European Commission to express their concerns, perspectives and expectations regarding the recommendations linked to the LSR. Continue reading All-staff lunchtime conference: Large-Scale Review – make your views heard
A recent change in Romanian legislation has created serious uncertainty for Romanian nationals working for EU institutions, bodies and agencies while formally remaining on leave from the Romanian public administration. With a national deadline approaching, affected colleagues need clear legal guidance and timely support.
In a communication to staff, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Human Resources (DG HR) has highlighted the issue and confirmed that the Commission is assessing the scope of the Romanian provisions, their possible implications under EU law and the need for clarification from the Romanian authorities. Continue reading Romanian legislation puts EU staff on leave from the national administration at risk: Generation 2004 calls for urgent Commission action
Following representations from Generation 2004, PMO has agreed to extend the transitional period for submitting reimbursement requests in MyCommuting. The decision will give affected colleagues more time to recover eligible commuting costs and brings a fairer approach for staff who were disadvantaged by the switch from Mobility.net to the new system.
Continue reading Result! PMO extends MyCommuting claim deadline
Generation 2004 asks that the Commission invests in the human capacity of its staff, giving particular attention to mental health awareness and burnout prevention in the Large-Scale Review. In addition, Generation 2004 asks that reintegration to work after long term absences is tailored to the needs and specific circumstances of the member of staff with support from career guidance and psychosocial services, allowing the change of teams or DGs if needed.
In addition to introducing a continuous AI supported ‘brain gym’ into the fabric of our daily work to build an AI augmented force as indicated in the 2nd Recommendation on Innovation and AI of the Large-Scale Review, the Commission should invest in the mental resilience of staff. The Commission should ensure that staff can be functionally proficient and recover quickly when exposed to unexpected crises before expecting it to be agile. Continue reading Large Scale Review: Will the Commission finally recognise burnout as a structural capacity risk and do something about it?
