Interinstitutional Future Reflection 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 Interinstitutional Future Reflection Unit (IFRU) supports the role and tasks of the Deputy Secretary-General in several ways. The unit advances strategic monitoring, analysis and reflection on ongoing and upcoming legislative and non-legislative procedures and developments, including in relation to the enlargement and the possible future institutional reform of the Union.

It also continuously monitors and regularly reports on key plenary and committee debates, votes and other events. It also reports and analyses participatory democracy activities within the EU. It also continues monitoring the implementation of the follow-up of the Conference on the future of Europe and contributes to communication and outreach activities on the Conference.

The suitable candidate will assist the Unit, for example, with:

• Generally supporting the Unit’s activities, assisting in the drafting of technical notes and briefings, analysis and statistics for the Deputy Secretary-General and other Parliament services;
• Drafting summaries and analyses on relevant meetings, hearings and events within the Parliament (including debates and votes during part-sessions), other institutions, and from external stakeholders;
• Following and reporting on discussions and developments relating to the future enlargement and internal reform process of the Union and its follow-up;
• Tracking the follow-up of the Conference as well as other participatory initiatives within the Parliament and other institutions;
• Assisting in tracking progress of relevant legislative files in the Unit’s database;
• Assisting in preparing communication material and briefings;
• Doing ad hoc research on a variety of topics for possible briefings.

• Our small multinational team is looking for a highly motivated trainee with a sense of responsibility and eagerness;
• A proactive attitude, team spirit and good interpersonal skills are essential;
• The suitable candidate should have good drafting skills, sound knowledge of the workings of the EU institutions and should be keen to learn and follow developments in a variety of policy areas;
• The work involves writing reports and summaries, meaning good analytical and writing skills are indispensable;
• 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;
• You should be proficient in English and knowledge of French would be an asset. Ideally, the candidate is particularly interested in EU interinstitutional relations and their dynamic and in wider reflections on the future of Europe;
• If you fit the description and are excited about the prospect of joining our team, do not hesitate to apply!

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.