Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to invite you to self-study modules for the Reasoning tests (verbal, numerical and abstract) in different language combinations for the competition for AD5 Generalists/Graduates, with a special discount rate for our members. Yasemos Europeos has indeed expanded the languages in which they offer its self-study courses for reasoning tests.
Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to invite you to an online study group with follow-up sessions focused on the internal competition tests, including the MCQ test on EU policies and institutions and the Written Test, with a special discount rate for our members.
The publication of the 2027 EU Delegation rotation exercise has once again generated excitement among colleagues dreaming of an international career. Working in an EU Delegation offers unique professional and personal opportunities, and every year many officials eagerly await the publication of the available posts.
Unfortunately, for many AST/SC colleagues, that excitement may have ended almost as soon as it began. Continue reading Hidden opportunities for AST/SC colleagues in the 2027 Delegation rotation
*Update 16.07.2026: all places in this study group have been filled. Registration is therefore closed and 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 a Study group 2 for cognitive reasoning (numerical, deductive and inductive) test for the COM AD5 and the COM AST3 Internal competition. There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.
Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you self-study training for the written test for internal competitions, for candidates to prepare at their own pace. There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY.
Continue reading Training offer: internal competitions – Self Study Written test (EN)
On 1 July 2026, the General Court delivered its judgment in Case T-415/25, KH v European Commission, annulling the Commission’s decision to exclude a temporary agent from an internal competition after he was unable to attend the oral examination because of certified sick leave.
*Update 13.07.2026: 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 AST3 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.
Continue reading Free conference: AST3 internal competition – 10 July 2026
The launch of the recent AD6 and AD7 internal competitions has once again highlighted a long-standing inconsistency in the Commission’s approach to career development.
While temporary agents remain broadly eligible, many AST officials continue to be excluded from specialist competitions despite performing equivalent duties and often possessing extensive institutional experience. Similarly, Contract Agents face consequences of regulatory restrictions, despite the recently published and awaited AD completion in which FG IV could participate.
Continue reading Internal Competitions: Is the Commission Really Using Its Internal Talent?
The recent AD7 internal competition introduced a new cognitive assessment based on the SHL General Ability Test.
While innovation in selection methods is not inherently problematic, the feedback received from candidates raises important questions about both the implementation of the test and its relevance for assessing experienced officials.
Different practices among the Commission
Generation 2004 has recently been contacted by colleagues regarding their concerns over differing practices across Commission services concerning invitations to CAST selection procedures.
