Internal Competitions

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. 

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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Free conference: AD7 internal competition – 17 April 2026

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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 – 17 April 2026 →

Lunchtime event: EPSO competitions: where are we?

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*update 29.10.2025: here are the recording and the slides. Generation 2004 is always watching what’s happening in terms of recruitment, particularly in Luxembourg. We give you an outline of the current status of EPSO competitions, together with some of the most recent challenges. While internal competitions are not the focus of this event, they are part of the process and the context, so will not be ignored. Generation 2004, we’re here for you! Continue reading Lunchtime event: EPSO competitions: where are we? →

Internal Competitions 2025: A Missed Promise of Inclusion 

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Many of you contacted us about the publication of the second of the promised internal competitions: the specialist AD7/AD9 financial risk management. We agree, we too were disappointed: this was not the new approach for internal competitions announced in February 2025, that of internal competitions being open to colleagues from other function groups (yes, the Parliament’s been doing this for years, but at the Commission it’s new).  Continue reading Internal Competitions 2025: A Missed Promise of Inclusion  →

Preparing for Competitions: Generation 2004’s Guide to Resources

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Generation 2004 regularly organises, free workshops to help you prepare for EPSO and internal competitions. Our main partner is  Yasemos Europeos, and together we provide high-quality, accessible learning resources. We are also happy to share additional curated materials that can further support your preparation.
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Training offer: EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2

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*Update 10.09.2025, these internal competitions are now closed to new applications.*

Original article: Our Training partner Yasemos Europeos, has a special  offer with a discount rate for our members. The package contains EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2: Self-study MCQ test on knowledge on the EU and its institutions.  The content is in English.

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EEAS: Internal Competitions – Free workshop

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Update 23.06.2025: Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this workshop has to be cancelled.  We apologise for any inconvenience. You may want to review the recording of a previous session which is still valid.  Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you a free online Webinar in English on the EEAS internal competitions.  The session will address the tests (MCQ and written) of this competition.

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Training offer: EESC Internal competitions

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Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training in English for the European Economic and Social Committee/Comité économique et social européen (EESC/CESE) internal competitions with a special discount rate for our members ONLY. The internal-competitions training is via self study and covers the free-text essay on EU Matters (EESC Internal competitions: AD7/AD5/AST3/AST1/ASTSC2/ASTSC1) Continue reading Training offer: EESC Internal competitions →