Traineeships

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When to apply?

For the October-February traineeship:
  • Apply in May: 1 - 31 May
For the March-July traineeship:
  • Apply in October: 1 - 31 October

Are you passionate about languages? Would you like to be a trainee with us?

The European Parliament offers paid traineeships for a period of 5 months. Trainees can expand their translation and linguistic skills, or gain experience in IT, administration, planning or communication, all while learning more about the activities of the European Parliament.

Applicants for a traineeship must, inter alia:

  • be aged 18 or over on the traineeship start date;
  • hold a university-level diploma(s);
  • not have worked for more than two consecutive months in an EU institution or body;
  • have a perfect command of one of the official languages of the European Union or the official language of an applicant country and a thorough knowledge of two other official languages of the European Union.

Meet Francesco, trainee in IT, in just 60 seconds!

Meet Filipa, trainee in translation, in just 60 seconds!