European Commission General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at European Commission.
European Commission
Traineeship
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was really good. The panel was professional and asked direct questions. The questions were challenging, but if you do your research, you'll be prepared. I was a little surprised by a question about Cambodia's current environmental policies, so make sure you know about the more specific aspects of the traineeship beforehand too.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How can you use online tools to broaden the European Commission's presence in Cambodia?
- What's your opinion on Cambodia's current environmental policy?
European Commission
Intern
Intern Average Negative experience Decline offer
Feels extremely impersonal and almost objectifying. Only important thing is to jump through the expected hoops which are very privilege dependent. Did not take up on the offer as I realised the working environment isn't for me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are the biggest challenges for the EU in the next decade
European Commission
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interview was held via Microsoft Teams by two case handlers of my future unit. First half of the interview was dedicated for telling about what is expected from the intern, general tasks during internship and how does the procedure continue. Second half of the interview focused more on the applicant's dedication, knowledge on substance of competition law and academic background. I felt that the interviewers aimed to understand my motivations and interest to work with competition law. Substance questions were relatively basic, however, applicant should seriously understand the basic tenets of competition law. For example, I was asked about AEC and AVC tests and assessing which one is more suitable for the case at hand.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain what a cartel is in simple terms for someone who doesn't know the law?
- Given a specific scenario, would you say the AEC test or the AVC test is the more appropriate one to use?
European Commission General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from European Commission interview reports.
“What is the current presidency of the EU?”
Read reports →“Who are the EU Commissioners involved in Economics issues?”
Read reports →“Given that certain M&A operations benefit the market, why does the Commission implement merger control procedures?”
Read reports →“What's your opinion on Cambodia's current environmental policy?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what a cartel is in simple terms for someone who doesn't know the law?”
Read report →“What are the biggest challenges for the EU in the next decade”
Read report →“What are the steps in a merger or acquisition?”
Read report →“How can you use online tools to broaden the European Commission's presence in Cambodia?”
Read report →“Given a specific scenario, would you say the AEC test or the AVC test is the more appropriate one to use?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 25 European Commission interview reports.