EU Careers: Launch Your Career in the European Union

Interested in shaping Europe's future? Join us for an exclusive career session exploring opportunities within the European Union institutions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Council, and the Council of the European Union.

The session will be led by Ana Yturriaga, Head of Learning and Development at the European Parliament, who brings extensive experience in talent development and learning within one of the EU's key institutions. She will share practical insights into how the EU institutions recruit talent, the skills they value, and the different career paths available to students and young professionals.

During the session, we will cover:

• An overview of the main EU institutions and their respective roles.

• The wide range of career opportunities available for graduates and young professionals.

• Entry routes, including traineeships, competitions (EPSO), contract and temporary positions, and other recruitment pathways.

• The competencies, languages, and profiles most sought after by EU institutions.

• Practical advice on preparing competitive applications and building a career in the EU system.

• A live Q&A with the speaker.

Whether your interests lie in public policy, law, economics, business, international relations, technology, communications, sustainability, or other disciplines, the EU institutions offer a broad spectrum of international careers where you can contribute to policymaking, innovation, and public service across Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unique opportunity to learn directly from a senior professional at the European Parliament and discover how you can launch a career at the heart of the European Union.

Some opportunities to work in the EU system:

• Traineeships at the European Council and the Council of the European Union
  • Apply until 15-Sep-26 for a start date in February 2027 (5 months)
  • Apply in Feb-Mar 2027 for a start date in September 2027 (5 months)
• EPSO - upcoming opportunities
  • Take a look at the calendar for calls for applicants
• Traineeships at the European Parliament
  • Traineeships in the Secretariat – Schuman Traineeships (5 months)
    • Apply in October 2026 for a start date in March 2027
    • Apply in May 2027 for a start date in October 2027
  • Traineeships with Members of the European Parliament (min. 6 weeks - max. 5 months)
    • Contact directly the Member of the European Parliament with whom you want to intern
    • Start date negotiable
• Traineeships in other EU institutions, agencies and bodies