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Paid Internship at the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU (Brussels)

Description

Paid 5-month internship at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. Around 110 places are offered each year, split across two sessions. Interns work closely with the staff who prepare and support the Council's work, gaining first-hand experience of the European decision-making process.

In addition to the "general" internships, up to 6 places are reserved for EU citizens with a recognised disability, with tailored workplace adjustments.

  • Session 1: 1 February – 30 June 2027
  • Session 2: 1 September 2027 – 31 January 2028

APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Who can apply

  • Citizenship of an EU member state (passport or national ID required; residence permit is not valid)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher already obtained by the application deadline
  • Excellent command of English or French (C1 level) and at least one other official EU language
  • No work or internship experience at another EU institution or body (beyond six weeks)
  • No age limit

Job Profile

Tasks

Internships are available across different areas: public policy, law, administration, communications, translation, and IT.

Depending on the assigned service, typical activities include attending working group meetings and drafting reports, preparing background notes and research, following the progress of legislative dossiers, and contributing to communications materials or translation and revision work.

Who can apply

Citizenship of an EU member state (passport or national ID required; residence permit is not valid)
Bachelor's degree or higher already obtained by the application deadline
Excellent command of English or French (C1 level) and at least one other official EU language
No work or internship experience at another EU institution or body (beyond six weeks)
No age limit

Location

Application closing date

Terms and conditions

Monthly stipend: €1,538.16 net
Additional allowance for interns with disabilities (up to +50%)
Travel cost contribution (outward and return) for those recruited more than 50 km from Brussels (provided at least half the internship is completed)
Accident insurance included; for healthcare, the European Health Insurance Card applies, or alternatively Council coverage with a contribution of approximately €20/month paid by the intern
2 days of paid leave per month worked, plus public holidays and office closure days

Selection Process

Applications exclusively online through the official portal before the deadline (unsolicited applications are not considered) Merit-based assessment based on information provided in the form, with attention to geographical and gender balance (target: 40% of the underrepresented gender) Possible telephone or online interview, arranged in advance with the candidate Service assignment and internship offer Selected candidates only: submission of documents certifying the qualifications and language skills declared (accepted in any official EU language, no translation or certified copies required; originals may be requested upon arrival)

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