Institutional Cooperation Unit - Post A

The Directorate-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships (DG PART) is tasked with fostering cooperation with national parliaments as well as coordinating the efforts made by Parliament liaison offices and representations outside of the European Union with the objective to streamline actions aimed at promoting and upholding parliamentary democracy in Europe and beyond.

Our Directorate is responsible for the relations between the European Parliament and the National Parliaments of EU Member States. Within the Directorate, the Institutional Cooperation Unit has horizontal and networking tasks, and also has political work, including in support of the President.

We follow what is happening in the Parliaments of the Member States and discussions on the role of Parliaments in the EU. And we promote the European point of view in interparliamentary debates.

In 2025, interparliamentary cooperation will focus on the priorities and initiatives of the European Parliament and European Commission. Key areas of interest will likely include strengthening the European defence industry in light of geopolitical challenges, shaping the EU’s future finances, and advancing economic security by addressing strategic dependencies and investment gaps. Debates on EU enlargement and institutional reform will continue to gain prominence, alongside discussions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the EU’s competitiveness in emerging technologies. Climate and energy policy will remain high on the agenda, particularly with efforts to set the 2040 climate target and accelerate the green transition. At the staff level, particular attention will be given to enhancing cooperation with national Parliaments, particularly in areas such as parliamentary diplomacy, legislative dialogue, and the exchange of best practices in policymaking.

In concrete terms:

• We serve the President and the Secretary-General in their contacts and meetings with National Parliaments;
• We serve and assist the European Parliament’s Delegation to the COSAC (Meeting of the EU Affairs Committees of the EU Member States and the European Parliament);
• We give advice on interparliamentary relations to the Vice-Presidents responsible for relations with national Parliaments, to the Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, to the Cabinets of the President and the Secretary-General and to the colleagues who work in the political groups;
• We provide expertise and information on national Parliaments to different services in the European Parliament, notably to External Policies (DG EXPO) and to Research and Documentation (DG EPRS);
• We provide services to the representatives of the EU National Parliaments, who are hosted in Brussels by the European Parliament;
• We are a compact, multicultural and multilingual team of EP officials who like trainees and treat them well!

• Drafting briefing notes on the different aspects of inter-parliamentary cooperation between the European Parliament and national Parliaments;
• Follow-up of the parliamentary dimension of the Danish and Cypriot presidencies;
• Monitoring meetings of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, and especially its reports, which may have consequences for national Parliaments or for the EP´s relations with them;
• Preparation of comparative studies and summaries from information stemming from national Parliaments;
• Organisation and follow-up of various bilateral meetings between Members and officials of the European Parliament and national Parliaments.

• Interested in politics, international relations, parliaments and parliamentary cooperation (diplomas in international relations, law, EU studies, political science or similar are an advantage, but not mandatory);
• Willing to learn all about the modalities, the complexity and the possibilities of the European Parliament´s cooperation with national Parliaments;
• Equipped with excellent drafting and analytical skills, very good interpersonal and relational skills and very good knowledge of English (knowledge of French or other European languages is an asset);
• Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks and integrate into a friendly, hard-working, multicultural team, which appreciates your fresh views and good questions;
• Already possessing an understanding of national politics or experience in a national Parliament/Chamber, be it campaigning, a traineeship, or involvement in political/civic organisations.

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.