European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme 2026

The European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme 2026 offers a five-month paid internship for university graduates to gain hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration. Participants work across the European Commission and its services, in roles such as administrative or translation traineeships, and gain exposure to EU institutions. A grant is provided to selected trainees as part of the programme.

Paid five-month internship with a grant; exposure to EU policymaking and administration.

Open to university graduates who have completed at least a three-year higher education degree, with language requirements depending on the traineeship type; no significant prior EU-institution work experience is required.

Visit the official European Commission traineeships site to apply; follow the application instructions there.