Now that pupils and teachers across Europe are returning to the classroom, the Commission is publishing its report ‘Investing in Education 2026’. The 2026 edition provides an overview of recent trends in investment in education across the EU and examines the factors associated with the attractiveness of the teaching profession. This issue is particularly relevant, […]
2026 Competition: ‘Languages Bring Us Together’
Celebrate Europe’s linguistic diversity by taking part in the ‘Languages Bring Us Together’ competition. Answer the questions correctly as they are published throughout September and you could win daily prizes, as well as a grand prize at the end. Once again this year, to mark the EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES #EDLangs, the European Commission’s Directorate-General […]
The EU’s agri-food trade surplus rises in the first five months of 2026
The latest report on EU agri-food trade published by the European Commission shows that, in the first five months of 2026, the EU’s agri-food trade surplus stood at €19.4 billion, €1 billion more than in the same period of 2025. The value of the EU’s agri-food exports totalled €96,900 million between January and May 2026, […]
Internships – Traineeships at the European Union Drugs Agency – Portugal
Would you like to start your career at a European Union agency? The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has opened 17 paid internship programmes in Lisbon (Portugal) for recent graduates who wish to develop their careers in an international environment and contribute to a healthier and safer Europe through evidence-based policies. What is the EUDA? […]
Internships – Internships in Digital Transformation, AI and Technological Development at the European Central Bank (ECB) – Germany
Are you interested in artificial intelligence, software development and digital transformation? The European Central Bank (ECB) is looking for an intern to join the Language Support and Innovation Section of its Directorate-General for Communications in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). What will you be doing? Help design solutions involving workflow management, AI capabilities, integrations and reporting; […]
Blue Book Traineeship Programme
Twice a year, the European Commission organises a five-month in-service training programme foruniversitygraduatesandthose with vocational qualifications. What are Blue Book work placements? It is a five-month paid work placement programme organised by the European Commission, which enables participants to gain professional experience within European Union institutions. The Blue Book internship programme aims to reflect the […]
Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034: The Council agrees on a negotiating position on EU support for migration, border management and internal security
On 15 July, the Council agreed on its partial negotiating position on the regulation establishing EU financial support for migration, border management and visas, and internal security for the period 2028–2034. These financial instruments will help Member States to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum, ensure the efficient management of the EU’s external borders […]
Internships – Digital Marketing Intern at the European Commission for Tourism
The European Tourism Commission (ETC) is seeking a digital marketing intern for a six-month period (renewable) starting in August 2026. The successful intern will have a unique opportunity to gain work experience within an international organisation based in Brussels, Belgium, and to gain a privileged insight into the European and global tourism sector. Profile […]
Training – Youth Climate Lab 2026
The Youth Climate Lab is a peer-learning activity where young participants can interact with their peers, explore a real-world climate issue and propose practical solutions that can be implemented by stakeholders. In each edition, participants will have the opportunity to meet experts and gain an in-depth understanding of the topic under discussion. This year, the […]