Directorate for Economy and Growth - Policy Department

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI) is responsible for supporting the work of several key parliamentary committees dealing with economic governance, environmental policy, industrial transformation and cybersecurity. As such, it plays a pivotal role in shaping policies related to economic and monetary affairs, taxation, internal market and consumer protection, industry, research and energy, the environment, food safety, and public health.

Furthermore, through the provision of expert analysis and dedicated research services, DG ECTI aims to empower Members of the European Parliament to develop evidence-based policies that address the needs and concerns of European citizens, while also contributing to the effective exercise and development of the Parliament's legislative and scrutiny powers.

Within DG ECTI, the Policy Departments provide parliamentary committees with the expertise required for evidence-based policymaking. They produce fact sheets on the European Union, as well as notes, briefings, analyses and studies, either in-house or through public procurement procedures. They also organise events such as workshops and study presentations where external experts meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and staff. 

In this capacity, Policy Department A covers the fields of economic and growth related policies in the area of taxation and the internal market, supporting the work of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC).

• Research facts and analyse policies in the fields of taxation (including, sometimes, the area of anti-money laundering) and internal market policies, including the Digital Single Market, Customs Union and consumer protection;
• Contribute to briefing papers for missions of FISC and IMCO Members to countries inside and outside the EU;
• Contribute to other briefing papers relating to the policy area of IMCO and FISC;
• Contribute to overall briefing papers (including updates of so-called commitment trackers scrutinising the EU Commission);
• Attend and report on (sub-)committee meetings and related conferences;
• Update relevant fact sheets with the latest information;
• Assist in reviewing new research before publication;
• Assist with expertise during workshops and presentations.

• University graduate with sound knowledge of the European institutions, the European Union's policies and the EU legislative procedures;
• Able to draft and proofread in English with a high standard;
• Skilled in analysing, managing, and organising information, writing and problem-solving, paying meticulous attention to detail;
• Fully versed in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Strongly interested in aspects related to taxation and/or internal market policies. The taxation related aspects include direct and indirect taxation of EU Member States, including the fight against tax evasion and avoidance. The internal market policies include internal market and consumer protection, e.g. the Digital Single Market, the Customs Union, and legal and economic aspects of consumer protection. A study- or work-related background in one of these areas would be a bonus.

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