The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. It assists the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in implementing the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. Who can apply? Internships are offered under four different pillars: A subsidised training programme for young graduates with less than one year’s […]
Training – EYF on EU policies
The European MOSAIC project, led by theInternational European Movement,is an interactive session that explores how to translate complex political issues into more accessible discussions that connect with young people in their everyday lives. EU policies can often seem distant, technical and difficult to understand. This interactive session explores how to translate complex political issues into […]
Internship Programme – Eurocontrol
Every year, EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, offers more than 100 young people the opportunity to learn from its experts at its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium) and at its offices in Maastricht (Netherlands), Brétigny (France) and Luxembourg. Eligible applicants must: Be a national of a EUROCONTROL or ECAC Member State. […]
Internships – Schuman Training Programme
The European Parliament offers a range of internship programmes within its Secretariat to support young people’s professional development and help them understand how the institution works. These internships last for five months. Eligible candidates must: be aged 18 or over; hold a university degree or degrees; have a thorough knowledge of one of the official […]
Competition – EIT Introductory Programme
EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports these innovators in transforming scientific ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial process that culminates in an international pitch competition. Eligible thematic areas: Participants will develop their ideas within one of six […]
The European Commission is partnering with the European Defence Agency on BraveTech EU
The European Commission and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed a Contribution Agreement to launch the second phase of theBraveTech EU initiative. This marks a significant step forward in EU-supported defence innovation. Under this agreement, the EDA will receive €35 million to implement the next phase of the programme. BraveTech EU, announced on 11 […]
Parliament approves the EU’s renewed trade instrument for development
On Tuesday, Parliament approved the revised rules on the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). The updated rules, approved by 459 votes to 127, with 70 abstentions, allow vulnerable developing countries to export goods to the EU at low or zero tariffs. Several international human rights and environmental conventions have been added to the list of […]
Competition – ASEF Young Leaders Summit
The ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) is a youth platform that builds a community of young people from Asia and Europe. It invites participants to embark on a learning journey to reflect on and develop their 1) self-leadership (you), 2) team leadership (us) and 3) social leadership (everyone). ASEFYLS is designed to foster a spirit […]
The EU will strengthen the regional dimension of research and innovation
The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have signed a new Joint Action Planto strengthen the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will work together to strengthen the regional and local dimension of the EU’s […]