Working in the EU institutions

Working in the EU institutions

The EU Institutions employ 40,000 women and men from a wide variety of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds who are united by their passion for Europe. Staff in the EU Institutions enjoys a truly multicultural work environment. They are all professionals in their own field and excellent team players. With their enthusiasm and knowledge they contribute to the prosperity not only of Europe, but also to the world at large.

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is responsible for selecting staff to work for the Institutions and Agencies of the European Union including the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice , the Court of Auditors , the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Ombudsman. Each Institution is then able to recruit staff from among the pool of candidates selected by EPSO. Here you can find further information about EPSO.

Please note that the European Union Institutions apply a policy of equal opportunities and accept applications without discrimination on any grounds such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Traineeship in the European Commission

If you are a young university graduate, you can apply for an official in-service training with the European Commission. Here you can find all relevant information.