The European Commission Blue Book Traineeships, 2023

Deadline for applications: End of August

About the traineeship

The European Commission proposes 2 types of traineeship: an Administrative Traineeship or a Translation Traineeship with the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT).

The traineeship programme is open to all eligible candidates whatever their citizenship, regardless of their sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation. You can find more about equal opportunities on this page.

Trainees work all over the European Commission, its services and agencies, mostly in Brussels, but also in Luxembourg and elsewhere across the European Union.

Subsequent career opportunities may vary between these different entities.

The nature of your work will depend on the service you are assigned to.

You may, for example, work in the field of competition law, human resources, environmental policy, translation, etc.

What does a trainee’s daily work consist of?

• Attending and organising meetings, working groups, and public hearings
• Researching, drafting and editing documentation – including reports and consultations
• Answering citizens’ inquiries
• Supporting the management of projects
• Translating, revising translations or researching terminology

What do we expect from you?

• An open-minded approach to European issues
• An interest in learning about the Commission’s working methods
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
• To contribute to the Commission’s daily work from a fresh perspective
• A proactive attitude

General questions

How much will my living allowance be?

The living allowance for the traineeship sessions in 2022 will be €1 252,68 per month

What is the duration of the traineeship?

• March to the end of July
• October to the end of February the following year.

Will my visa costs and medical expenses associated with the traineeship be reimbursed?

Yes, visa costs and related medical fees will be reimbursed together with travel expenditures.

What are the regular working hours in the Commission?

• Commission employees work 40 hours a week, 8 hours per day.
• Official working hours are 8:00 – 19:00.
• The minimum lunch break is 20 minutes.
• Your actual working hours will depend on your unit and your workload – please check with your adviser when you arrive.
• The core hours when all staff is required to be available for interaction with other colleagues are 9:30 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 16:30 (15:00 – 16:00 on Wednesday and Friday).
• Leave requests should be approved.

Can I apply again if my application is not selected?

Yes. You can apply for as many sessions as you want.

Source / More information: Official Website.