Training offer: AD7 internal competition – Study group (EN) for cognitive reasoning test

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*Update 07.05.2026: all places in this study group have been filled. Registration is therefore closed and register link and the corresponding discount codes are no longer available*

Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training with Work group for the cognitive reasoning (numerical, deductive and inductive) test for the COM AD7 Internal competition.  There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.

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Meeting with members: updates on key issues, exchange of views and Q&A

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*Update: please find here the presentation and the recording of the webinar*

On Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at lunchtime (12:30 – 13:30) we held a meeting with members on current key issues of interest for staff. The meeting, which was held online, was a valuable opportunity for our members to receive updates on current topics, exchange views on issues affecting colleagues, and ask questions.

The agenda included particularly European Schools, competitions, social dialogue on sick leave, Large Scale Review, Contract Agents and more.

If you have questions, feel free to contact us by email or through our usual channels. 

The Curse and the Spell in our life scenario: Injunctions, Drivers & Workplace Pressure – a conference taking place on 28 April

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On 28 April 2026, our 3rd conference on Transactional Analysis and psychological harassment in the workplace about The Curse and the Spell in our life scenario: Injunctions, Drivers & Workplace Pressure (HYBRID) will take place from 12.30 to 14.00.

Please see below the two previous conferences held as part of the same series:

Training offer: EPSO competition AD7 audit – Study group (EN) for reasoning, MCQ and written tests

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Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training with Study group for reasoning, MCQ and written tests for the AD7 Audit competition.  There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.

 

 

 

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Rising Costs, Real Impact: Time for a Serious Dialogue on Staff Working Conditions

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Generation 2004, together with U4U, will formally request the opening of a social dialogue with the administration to assess the growing financial pressures faced by EU staff and to explore possible support measures. 

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Competitions Under Pressure: Delays, Overload and Structural Challenges

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Recent developments in both internal and external competitions highlight growing pressure on the system and raise important questions about its capacity, reliability and fairness. 

While some progress has been made, particularly with the launch of the AD7 internal competition, many of the structural challenges previously identified remain unresolved. At the same time, it is important to underline that AST/SC colleagues still do not have access to AD competitions, meaning that the move towards inclusiveness remains partial and that significant gaps persist. 

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AD7 Internal Competition: A Long-Awaited Breakthrough

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The publication of the internal AD7 competition is more than just another call for applications. For many colleagues, it represents something much bigger: a long-overdue opening of real career opportunities. 

For Generation 2004, this is not a coincidence. It is the result of years of sustained advocacy to make internal competitions more inclusive and to break down rigid barriers between staff categories. 

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Understanding grades and steps in the career of Contract Agents

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Generation 2004 is frequently approached by colleagues seeking advice on how to advance in grading. This article aims at clarifying what one can expect (or not) in that respect during their engagement in the institution, but also upon recruitment or contract change.   Continue reading Understanding grades and steps in the career of Contract Agents →

Free conference: AD7 internal competition

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*Update 21.04.2026: 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 AD7 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 (cognitive reasoning assessment; EU knowledge, written test). There will be a Q&A session at the end of the conference. Continue reading Free conference: AD7 internal competition →