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Blue Book Traineeship programme

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The Blue Book Traineeship programme is a five-month paid internship offered by the European Commission, providing graduates from around the world with hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration.

Trainees work in a multicultural environment, develop professional skills, and gain insights into the operations of EU institutions.

Register for the March 2026 session from 15 July 2025 (10:00 a.m., Brussels time) to 29 August 2025 (10:00 a.m., Brussels time).

Countries covered:

Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Oman
Palestine *
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen

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