Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry

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.

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry retains a variety of parliamentary committees, 2 policy departments and 1 subcommittee: the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI), Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Committee on Public Health (SANT), Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny (EGOV), the Policy Department of Directorate for Economy and Growth, the Policy Department of Directorate for Transformation, Innovation and Health and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC). The Directorate-General provides support to the Members of the various committees in their daily legislative and non-legislative work, to the President’s Cabinet and to other parliamentary bodies in shaping legislation and exercising democratic scrutiny over EU internal policies.

The Directorate-General and its units contribute to the legislative process by adopting reports submitted to the plenary, conducting negotiations with the Council on EU legislation, adopting own-initiative reports, organising hearings with experts or petitioners, scrutinising other EU bodies and institutions’ actions and organising delegations to Member States or third countries.

We are characterised by our close and regular in-house contacts, i.e. the hierarchy of our Directorate-General as well as the Secretariat-General of the European Parliament, parliamentary committee secretariats and Chairs, working groups or parliamentary delegations and tight and strong relations with national authorities.  DG ECTI coordinates financial dossiers, human resource aspects and provides support to Heads of Unit, while targeting the objectives of DG ECTI and assisting Directorate-General staff.

In our Directorate-General you will gain a valuable insight into the procedural and political aspects of the European Parliament, particularly in all its above-mentioned competence fields. During your internship you will work across the full field of the Directorate-General’s activities and committees. You will assist the Director-General and his team in their daily work, participate in committee meetings and draft minutes, attend EP internal and external events, conduct research, draft background documentation on recurring subjects, contribute to the activities of the secretariat, and provide overall administrative support.

Trainees are considered full members of our team and we are therefore looking for passionate, motivated, proactive and communicative young graduates who are capable of working independently while still engaging in a multicultural environment. We are looking for someone who is dynamic and enthusiastic about legislative and non-legislative issues, with the ability to summarise content concisely and identify relevant sources of information to corresponding work of the different EU institutions and/or national authorities. The ideal candidate is also professional,  confidential, and familiar with the rules and policies of the European Parliament.

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.