EU knowledge test topics
The three areas of the test, one hub per topic, each with the official texts it rests on and how it tends to be tested.
The EU's institutional set-up
- The seven institutionsThe EU has seven institutions under Article 13 TEU. Who sits in each, how they are chosen, vote and meet, all from the Treaties. Then test yourself.10 min read
- The three CouncilsThe European Council is EU leaders, the Council of the EU is ministers who legislate, and the Council of Europe is not an EU body. A side-by-side table.7 min read
- Qualified majorityA qualified majority is 55% of Council members, at least 15, with 65% of the EU population. Worked thresholds from the official 2026 figures, then practice.9 min read
- Ordinary legislative procedureThe Commission proposes; Parliament and Council adopt in up to three readings. Every Article 294 TFEU deadline and majority in one table, then practice.9 min read
The mandate and priorities
- Priorities 2024-2029The seven chapters of the 2024-2029 Political Guidelines, verbatim and in order, with the official labels. The Green Deal is not one. Then take the free test.10 min read
- 2025 packagesEvery main 2025 Commission package with its official title, COM number and date, checked on the document, plus the facts tested. Then try the free test.8 min read
- Work programme 2026The 2026 work programme, COM(2025) 870 of 21 October 2025: its title, key figures, five annexes and the 2026 Joint Declaration. Then try the free test.8 min read
- Simplification and omnibusThe burden-cut targets (25%, 35% for SMEs, EUR 37.5 billion), the twelve omnibus packages with dates and COM numbers, and each cut-off. Free test inside.9 min read
The Commission's governance, budget and HR
- Commission decision-makingOral, written, empowerment or delegation: how the College adopts acts under Decision (EU) 2024/3080, with the article numbers, time limits and a free test.11 min read
- Multiannual financial frameworkThe current MFF runs 2021-2027 under Regulation 2020/2093. The 1.26% of GNI is the 2028-2034 proposal, not yet adopted. Procedures, figures and a free test.9 min read
- Commission powersArticle 17 TEU gives the Commission the right of initiative, enforcement, budget execution and external representation. Articles, majorities and a free test.9 min read
- Budget and dischargeParliament grants discharge on the Council's recommendation; the Court of Auditors gives the statement of assurance. The dates, the articles and a free test.9 min read