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.
*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)
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.
*Update 29.06.2026: 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 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 training is suitable for candidates preparing for both the AD7 COM/AD/107/2026 and AD5 COM/AD/108/2026 competitions. The programme is delivered in English, and all sessions will be recorded.
Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, as the number of places is limited.
Continue reading Training offer: Internal Competitions 2026 – Study Group on MCQ + Written Test (EN)
*Update 24.06.2026: all places in this study group have been filled. Registration is therefore closed and register links 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 for cognitive reasoning (numerical, deductive and inductive) test for the COM AD5 Internal competition. There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.
Continue reading Training offer: AD5 internal competition – Study group for cognitive reasoning
*Update 15.06.2026: 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 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.
Continue reading Free conference: AD5 internal competition – 12 June 2026
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.
