Internship Description
Supporting the policy team with day-to-day activities across different policy groups (in particular the Privacy and Public administration working groups).
Supporting the organisation of events, meetings, agendas, and presentations.
Drafting reports and preparing summaries for working groups.
Conducting desk research on various topics.
Communicating with members and external stakeholders.
Attending internal and external meetings, drafting minutes.
Monitoring EU policy developments.
Supporting in the development of DIGITALEUROPE policy papers.
Details of internship and supervision
You will join a growing and dynamic team of 70 people and will get hands-on training by staff. Your work will be supervised by a Policy Manager. We work from the office three days a week and remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays.
The working language is English, but there are plenty of opportunities to practice French and other languages spoken in the multicultural Brussels environment.
Placement Dates and Duration
From January 2027 for 6 months, renewable.
Nationality restrictions or visa requirements if outside of the EU
Only EU nationals or students who have the necessary paperwork in place to legally take a placement in Belgium will be considered.
Remuneration
Paid internship (in addition to any possible funding received from your sending university).
Requirements
A student enrolled in an undergraduate or masters programme (typically in EU affairs, politics, international relations or law) or a very recent graduate.
Strong analytical skills and key interest in politics and communications.
You have an eye to detail, are organised, and have a sense of structure and time management.
You are hands-on, highly motivated, friendly and approachable.
You have good editing and proof-reading skills.
You have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
You can conduct desk research and contribute information to policy papers.
How to apply
Send your application titled ‘Placement position – Policy support’ to the attention of Federica Tondo via this link by 30 November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews may potentially include a task.