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Training offer: AD5 and AST3 internal competitions – Study group 2 (EN) for cognitive reasoning test

Administrators, Assistants, Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-07-16, Training

*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”.

 

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Training offer: internal competitions – Self Study Written test (EN)

Administrators, Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-07-16, Training

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.

 

 

 

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G2004-Supported Case Reinforces the EU Institutions’ Duty of Care Towards Staff Members

Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-07-16, Staff Categories, Temporary Agents

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. 

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Free conference: AST3 internal competition – 10 July 2026

Assistants, Events, Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-07-16

*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.

 

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Internal Competitions: Is the Commission Really Using Its Internal Talent?  

Administrators, Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-06-30

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.  

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Cognitive Tests, Technical Problems and Candidate Concerns: Lessons from the AD7 Competition  

Administrators, Internal Competitions, Newsletter-2026-06-30

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. 

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From trainees to staff: a continuous and equal access to CAST for The Commission colleagues

Contract Agents, Equality, Working conditions

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. 

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Advancement Possibilities for Contract Agents: Optimistic on Paper, Disappointing in Practice

Contract Agents, Newsletter-2026-06-30, reclassification

Advancement opportunities for Contract Agents (CAs) are often perceived as limited. Various mechanisms for career progression exist, but they differ considerably in terms of accessibility. Some are automatic, some require significant effort, some depend on available resources, and others are subject to restrictions that make them far less accessible in practice than they appear on paper. 

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Training offer: Internal Competitions 2026 – Study Group on MCQ + Written Test (EN)

Administrators, Internal Competitions, Training

*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.

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Training offer: AD5 internal competition – Study group for cognitive reasoning

Administrators, Internal Competitions, Training

*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”.

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