5 questions, last updated
These 5 questions come from the mock test EPSO published in October 2023. Questions 1 to 4 also appear on its EU knowledge sample page. Both exist only in English.
Source: EPSO new competition model, Sample mock-test, Part 2: EU knowledge (PDF, October 2023) opens in a new tab · selection.eu-careers.europa.eu/en/eu-knowledge opens in a new tab
What is the name of the agreement that established the European Union in its current form?
EPSO’s key B: Lisbon Treaty
Background. Maastricht (1992) created the European Union. Lisbon (2007, in force 2009) gave it its current form, as it merged the Community into the Union and gave the Union legal personality. Amsterdam and Nice amended the Treaties in between.
Which EU institution is responsible for interpreting EU law and ensuring that EU member states follow it?
EPSO’s key D: European Court of Justice
Background. The Court of Justice of the European Union interprets EU law and rules on infringement cases. The Commission, as guardian of the Treaties, is the one that monitors compliance and opens those cases.
What is the name of the EU's policy on climate and energy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energy use?
EPSO’s key D: European Green Deal
Background. All four options are real EU initiatives. The Energy Union (2015) and the Clean Energy Package (2019) are parts of energy policy. The European Green Deal (2019) is the overall strategy, with climate neutrality by 2050 as its goal.
Which of the following is an EU agency responsible for ensuring the safety of food and feed in the EU?
EPSO’s key A: European Food Safety Authority
Background. Only the European Food Safety Authority exists. It is based in Parma and gives scientific advice on risks in food and feed. EPSO often builds distractors from invented names like these, so learn the exact titles of the agencies.
Which city did not have its name in a treaty concerning the EU political organisation?
EPSO’s key C: La Haye
Background. Paris (1951), Maastricht (1992) and Amsterdam (1997) all gave their names to treaties. The Hague, printed here in French as La Haye, hosted the 1969 summit but never named a treaty.
