DG Translation is the European Commission's in-house translation service. We translate for Europe — working in all the official languages of the European Union.

EU language industry set to ride out the crisis

The language industry has been less affected by the economic crisis than other sectors, according to a study carried out for the European Commission.
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Open competitions for translators

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) will not launch any new translator competitions before June 2010. Details to follow for 2010 competitions (English, French and German — possibly some EU-10 languages).
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Temporary translators wanted for English

We are currently looking for translators into English, to join us for a period of up to 3 years. Apply by 15 February.
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Wanted: translation trainees — also Icelandic and Croatian

Apply until 15 February for a traineeship starting in autumn 2010. If you have Icelandic or Croatian as your main language, you may also apply.
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Translation of legal and judicial documents

We are looking for potential contractors interested in translating texts in various language combinations. Applications open until 12 March 2012.
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