European Fast Stream

The European Fast Stream is a scheme designed for candidates whose ultimate ambition is to work for one of the EU institutions and become an EU civil servant.

As a European Civil servant, individuals could have the opportunity to influence policy that affects over 400 million people across the EU, for example working to tackle climate change or to combat terrorism.

Candidates can apply by visiting the European Fast Stream page on the Civil Service Fast Stream website.

The registration and application process is open until 30 November 2009.

To find out more about what it's really like in the EU Fast Stream, browse the case studies below.