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Apply for a paid traineeship at the European Commission

The deadline to apply for the paid “Blue Book” traineeship is approaching soon! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into how European institutions work from the inside! Submit your application by 7 April 2026.

What is the Blue Book Traineeship programme?

This five-month paid traineeship provides graduates with:

  • Hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration
  • Professional skills for a global career
  • Intercultural awareness and personal growth

Trainees work in a multicultural environment, develop professional skills, and gain insight into the operations of the European Commission and its executive agencies, decentralised agencies or other bodies, as well as the European External Action Service.

Find out more here:
https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_bg