Citizens Policies Unit (CPOL)

The European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) provides comprehensive research and analytical support to the Members of the European Parliament, its parliamentary committees and the European Parliament as a whole. The EPRS philosophy is to provide independent, objective and authoritative information. More than 300 staff work in the DG's 25 units and services.  

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Why choose a traineeship at DG EPRS?    

'Empowering through knowledge' is the guiding principle of EPRS. As an EPRS trainee, you will be exposed to the core of the research and analysis process in the European Parliament. Surrounded by colleagues working on publications covering a wide range of EU policies, you will gain detailed knowledge of the EP's workings while honing your skills in your specific topic of interest. If you choose a traineeship in one of EPRS's library units, you will help the parliamentary community find the resources they need for their work.   

The Citizens Policies Unit (CPOL) in the European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) generates research and analysis in the policy fields covered by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), Committee on Constitutional Affairs ((AFCO)), Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and Committee on Petitions (PETI).

Duties will include carrying out research and analysis in a relevant policy field, by both responding to requests from Members and supporting the policy analysts. Your tasks entail assisting with the following:

• Writing briefings and other EPRS publications related to the remit of CPOL unit;
• Responding to specific research requests by Members and staff of the European Parliament via the EMS system, and provide the necessary information and analysis within the timeframe and in the format agreed with the client (including in-person briefings);
• Conducting legal research and analysis, including comparative legal requests;
• Answering requests specific to a country of his/her nationality;
• Contributing to EPRS projects (Legislative Trains) and unit-wide projects and systems.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with the following qualities:

• A legal background;
• An excellent knowledge of EU institutions and European law, in particular in the area of Justice and Home affairs;
• Previous experience in legal research or legal practice;
• Good working knowledge of current EU policy challenges;
• A very good written and oral communication skills;
• A very good command of English (for operational reasons) and possibly also of French;
• Analytical skills;
• Pro-active and self-motivated approach.

You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

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.