Interinstitutional Future Reflection Unit

As a trainee in the Directorate-General for the Presidency (DG PRES), you will be part of a DG, which has a crucial role in a wide spectrum of the European Parliament's (EP) activities. Our DG is involved in the legislative process from the very beginning, when the legislative initiatives are submitted to the EP, and throughout the process, during which our lawyer linguists ensure the quality of the legislative texts, accompanying members and committees in their work. 

We are in charge of the organisation and documentation of the plenary sessions, and also deal with the relations with other EU institutions and national parliaments. Furthermore, our DG provides services to the members, regarding both administrative matters and their political activity, such as parliamentary questions to the other institutions.

We are also at the service of citizens and the public, dealing with public access to documents and relations with interest representatives, and are responsible for the official mail of the President and the Secretary General. The EP's protocol service, dealing with, among other things, the reception of visiting dignitaries and delegations and the preparation of visits outside Parliament by the President and the main EP bodies, is also part of our DG.

The Interinstitutional Future Reflection Unit, which is part of the Directorate-General for the Presidency, was initially established to monitor and report on the follow-up to the 2022 Conference on the Future of Europe. In the new legislature, the Unit continues to support European Parliament services in mainstreaming the Conference conclusions within the Parliament’s and contributes to communication and outreach activities. In addition, the Unit aims to advance reflections on possible related future interinstitutional developments, including on participatory democracy in the EU, as well as on the Union’s upcoming enlargement process.

The suitable candidate will assist the Unit, for example, with:

• Generally supporting the Unit’s activities, tracking the follow-up of the Conference as well as other participatory initiatives within the Parliament and other institutions;
• Following and reporting on discussions and developments relating to the future enlargement and internal reform process of the Union and its follow-up;
• Drafting summaries and analyses on relevant meetings, hearings and events within the Parliament, other institutions, and from external stakeholders;
• Assisting in the drafting of technical notes and briefings, analysis and statistics for other Parliament services;
• Assisting in tracking progress of relevant legislative files in the Unit’s database;
• Assisting in preparing communication material and briefings;
• Doing ad hoc research on a variety of topics for possible briefings.

Our small multinational team is looking for a highly motivated trainee with a sense of responsibility and eagerness. A proactive attitude, team spirit and good interpersonal skills are essential. The suitable candidate should have sound knowledge of the workings of the EU institutions and should be eager to learn and follow developments in variety of policy areas.

The work involves writing reports and summaries, meaning good analytical and writing skills are indispensable. You should be proficient in English and knowledge of French would be an asset. Ideally, the candidate is particularly interested in the Conference on the Future of Europe and reflections on the future of Europe more generally. If you fit the description and are excited about the prospect of joining our team, do not hesitate to apply!