Plenary Organisation and Follow-up Unit

As a trainee in the Directorate-General for the Presidency (DG PRES), you will be part of a DG which has a crucial role in a wide spectrum of the European Parliament's (EP) activities. Our DG is involved in the legislative process from the very beginning, when the legislative initiatives are submitted to the EP, and throughout the process, during which our lawyer linguists ensure the quality of the legislative texts, accompanying members and committees in their work. 

We are in charge of the organisation and documentation of the plenary sessions, and also deal with the relations with other EU institutions. Furthermore, our DG provides services to the members, regarding both administrative matters and their political activity, such as parliamentary questions to the other institutions.

We are also at the service of citizens and the public, dealing with public access to documents and relations with interest representatives, are responsible for the archives of the European Parliament, and are responsible for the official mail of the President and the Secretary General. The EP's protocol service, dealing with, among other things, the reception of visiting dignitaries and delegations and the preparation of visits outside Parliament by the President and the main EP bodies, is also part of our DG.

The Plenary Organisation and Follow-up Unit, within the Directorate for the Plenary, coordinates the preparation and follow-up of the European Parliament's plenary work. It is, for example, responsible for preparing agendas, managing debates in the Hemicycle, and monitoring plenary activities, in close cooperation with other services across the Parliament.

As a trainee in the Plenary Organisation and Follow-up Unit, you would join the team at the heart of Parliament's plenary work, in charge of the organisation and smooth running of its plenary part-sessions and gaining first-hand insight into how Parliament's plenary work is prepared and managed.

• Monitoring and collecting data, input and assessment;
• Drafting notes and communications on plenary-related matters;
• Contributing to the preparation of agendas;
• Post-session verification of reports;
• Contributing to the content of the plenary website and intranet pages.

• Someone 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;
• Fluent in French and English;
• Familiar with other EU official languages;
• Proficient in common IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• A good communicator with a strong sense of diplomacy;
• Analytical and attentive to detail;
• Committed to European values;
• Highly motivated and willing to learn.

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.