EU Knowledge
EU Programmes & Policies
Questions about EU funding programmes, policy frameworks, and strategic initiatives.
Overview
These questions cover major EU programmes like Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, cohesion policy, and the Common Agricultural Policy. You need to know their objectives, budgets, and target beneficiaries.
What is tested
- Matching programmes to their policy areas
- Budget allocations in the Multiannual Financial Framework
- Programme objectives and target groups
- Key reforms and recent changes
Preparation tips
- Know the MFF 2021-2027 main headings and approximate amounts
- NextGenerationEU is separate from the MFF — know the difference
- Horizon Europe (research), Erasmus+ (education), LIFE (environment) — associate each with its domain
- Focus on the largest programmes first — they appear most often
Preparation requires structured EU knowledge
This test category draws on a broad understanding of EU institutions, treaties, procedures, and policies. Our EU Knowledge Database covers all 17 thematic chapters tested by EPSO.
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