Directorate for Economy and Growth - Policy Department (IMCO, FISC)

The Directorate-General for Economy, Transformation and Industry (DG ECTI) supports the work of several key parliamentary committees and is committed to empowering Members of the European Parliament with the tools, expertise, and support they need to excel in their legislative, scrutiny, and budgetary roles.

As a cornerstone of the European Parliament’s administrative structure, DG ECTI ensures the seamless functioning of committee activities, while fostering evidence-based decision-making informed by expert analysis and dedicated research services across the policy areas falling under its remit, including economic and monetary affairs, taxation, the internal market and consumer protection, industry, research and energy, the environment, climate, food safety, and public health.

Within this DG, the Policy Departments provide parliamentary committees with the expertise required for evidence-based policymaking. They produce the 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 MEPs and staff. 

In this capacity, Policy Department for Economy and Growth covers the fields of economic and growth related policies in the the area of internal market and taxation, 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 IMCO Committee and FISC Subcommittee Members to countries inside and outside the EU;
• Contribute to other briefing papers relating to the policy area of IMCO Committee and FISC Subcommittee;
• 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;
• A candidate who has obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship;
• Able to draft and proofread in English to 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.

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.