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Bluebook Traineeship

  • European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
  • European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
Internship/Traineeship
Published:
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The registration for the October 2025 session of the Blue Book Traineeship programme is open from 17 February 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Brussels time) to 17 March 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Brussels time).

WHAT IS THE BLUE BOOK TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME:

The Blue Book Traineeship programme is a five-month paid internship offered by the European Commission, providing young graduates from around the world with hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration. 

Trainees work in a multicultural environment, develop professional skills, and gain insights into the operations of EU institutions.

YOUR ROLE:

  • 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.


Scientific traineeships are also available at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).

REQUIREMENTS:

The Blue Book Traineeship programme is open to university graduates who:

  • Have completed a standard 3-year higher education degree (minimum EQF 6 level), corresponding to a complete Bachelor’s cycle, or equivalent. Only if you have a certificate or official confirmation from your university that you have such a degree will you be eligible to apply;
    You will have to provide the following documents:



  1. Diplomas or certificates with final grades clearly indicated;

  2. And proof of minimum EQF 6 level. Find out more about EQF levels.



  • Have no prior work experience of any kind, in excess of 6 weeks in any EU institution, body or agency, delegation, with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), or Advocates General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (EUCJ).

  • Have a very good knowledge of languages:



  1. For the administrative traineeship – you must have a very good knowledge of two EU official languages, one of which must be a working language: English, French or German at C1 or C2 level as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and a second one at B2 level at least as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For non-EU nationals, only one procedural language is required at C1 or C2 level.

  2. For the translation traineeship in the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) - you must be able to translate into your main/target language (normally your mother tongue), from two other official EU languages (‘source languages’*):



  • Your main/target language must be one of the official EU languages;

  • Your first source language for translation must be a working language of the EU: English, French or German (C level or mother tongue);

  • Your second source language can be any of the official EU languages with at least B2-level proficiency.

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