The European Democratic Party (EDP) is looking for a Policy & Events trainee to support its political, policy and events activities.
The position is full-time, based at the EDP headquarters in Brussels, and will require occasional travel in Europe to attend meetings, seminars, and political events.
Main Tasks
- Assist in the preparation and follow-up of EDP political activities, working groups and internal meetings.
- Support the organisation of conferences, seminars, public debates and party events (logistics, coordination with partners, registration, on-site support).
- Conduct policy and political research on EU topics relevant to EDP priorities (e.g. democracy, rule of law, economic and social policies, green and digital transitions, etc.).
- Draft briefing notes, short summaries, minutes and background documents in English and/or French.
- Contribute to monitoring EU institutions’ work, including the European Parliament and other EU bodies.
- Liaise with member parties, partners and stakeholders.
- Support basic communication tasks linked to events (event descriptions, programmes, invitations, practical information notes).
- Provide general support to the Secretariat for administrative and organisational tasks.
Required Profile
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is essential.
- Spanish is a strong asset; other EU languages are an advantage.
- University degree (completed or ongoing) in political science, EU studies, international relations, law, economics, or related fields.
- Good knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making processes, and strong interest in European politics.
- Ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely.
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage several tasks in parallel and respect deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a small, multicultural team and in a political environment.
- Experience with political parties, youth movements, NGOs, or EU-related organisations is highly appreciated.
- Previous involvement in an EDP member party, parliamentary team or EDP Youth movement is a plus.
Practical Information
- Location: EDP Secretariat, Brussels (Belgium).
- Working languages: mainly English and French; Spanish an asset.
- Type of contract: Full-time traineeship.
- Duration: 6 months (1 February – 31 July 2026).
- Remuneration: 1 200 € / month (gross).
- Starting date: 1 February 2026.
- Application deadline: 31 December 2025.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an online or in-person interview and may be asked to complete a brief written task. They may also be invited to sign a conflict-of-interest declaration in line with the EDP’s internal rules.
How to Apply
Please fill this online form this online form and follow the instructions, sending your CV, a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and other relevant documents in English or French to [email protected] with this subject line: “Application – Policy & Events Trainee”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Equal Opportunities, Gender Balance and Safe Working Environment
The European Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, religion or belief, disability, age or any other protected characteristic.
In line with our commitment to gender balance and inclusion in politics, we particularly encourage applications from women and other under-represented groups.
EDP applies a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, and has internal procedures in place to prevent and address such behaviour.
The European Democratic Party (EDP) is a trans-national political movement, which gathers parties and representatives committed to a more democratic, integrated European Union and closer to its citizens. The Brussels-based Secretariat of the EDP organises the party’s activities and manages its external communication.
