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Council of the European Union Worldwide 2026

Information

A traineeship programme offering paid placements at the Council of the European Union, with two annual periods and opportunities across policy, administration, communication, IT and more. Traineeships include a monthly net stipend, allowances and insurance, aiming to provide first-hand experience of EU institutions and processes.

Benefits

Financial stipend, travel and meal allowances, insurance coverage, and access to Council facilities; hands-on work experience across policy, administration, IT and communications.

Eligibility

EU citizens; main programme applicants should hold a university degree, while positive action candidates should be at least in the third year of university/college; require English or French at least level C1 and knowledge of at least two EU official languages; no prior EU-institution experience beyond six weeks; no age limit for general applicants; positive action candidates must provide a disability certificate.

Application

Applications are accepted twice a year, in February for the September start and in September for the February start.

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