EPSO EU Knowledge & Policy: Study Manual, MCQ Practice and Revision Guide for EU Competitions

Designed primarily for this test, the manual is also relevant to later-stage competency and recruitment assessments in CAST procedures where knowledge of EU institutions and policies may be tested. It is equally suitable for other EU-focused examinations, competitions and interviews, and can also serve as a structured reference for professional or educational purposes.

The material is organised into five parts and twenty chapters:

• Part I: The Treaties and the historical development of the EU
• Part II: The institutions and bodies of the EU
• Part III: The EU legal order and decision-making procedures
• Part IV: The main internal policies of the EU
• Part V: External action and fundamental rights

Each Part is followed by practice questions, with 93 questions across the five Parts and a final 50-question mock test to complete under exam conditions. In total, the manual contains 143 multiple-choice questions.

The detailed answer keys identify the correct option and cite the relevant Treaty article, legal act or official EU source. This allows candidates to verify the basis of each answer and understand the reasoning behind it, rather than simply memorising isolated facts.

A dedicated Revision Section brings together key figures, dates, thresholds and commonly confused institutions in quick-reference tables for efficient final review.

Updated for 2026, the manual reflects the 27 Member States, the 2024 to 2029 institutional cycle and the 720-seat European Parliament. It also covers major recent developments, including the AI Act, the Pact on Migration and Asylum and the EU’s 2040 climate target. Legal references, figures and institutional information are checked against official EU sources.

This manual is an independent study aid. It is not published, endorsed by or affiliated with EPSO or any institution, body, office or agency of the European Union.