How do you get EU traineeship?

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Candidates can apply for 3 traineeship offers per call. Some eligibility criteria are being the university graduates aged 18 and over, knowledge of the official languages of the European Union and applicants should not have worked for more than two consecutive months within the EU institutions.

How many people apply for the Blue Book traineeship?

Every session, between 10,000-15,000 (or even more) applications are introduced and it takes some time to process all of them. Candidates who succeed and make it to the Blue Book might be contacted for an informal interview by the Commission departments and agencies entitled to recruit trainees.

What is a Schuman traineeship?

Trainee. The goal of the Schuman traineeships is to contribute to EU citizens’ European education and vocational training and to provide an insight into the work of the European Parliament. Who can apply: University graduates aged 18 or over.

Is the European Commission legislative?

Its rulings hold priority over the legislation of member states. The European Commission is the sole holder of the right of legislative initiative within the EU.

How much does EU traineeship pay?

This traineeship is paid around 1,200 € per month, lasting for 5 months. The starting dates are on February and September. Eligibility: University graduates from an EU member country or from a country which is an official candidate for accession.

Are EU traineeships paid?

Traineeships in the EU institutions Most are for periods of five or six months and, in a majority of cases, are paid.

What does the Council of the European Union do?

Overview. In the Council of the EU, informally also known as the Council, government ministers from each EU country meet to discuss, amend and adopt laws, and coordinate policies. The ministers have the authority to commit their governments to the actions agreed on in the meetings.

How does the EU legislative process work?

The Commission submits a legislative proposal to the Parliament and Council. At the first reading Parliament adopts its position. If the Council approves the Parliament’s wording then the act is adopted. If not, it shall adopt its own position and pass it back to Parliament with explanations.

What is the ordinary legislative procedure?

The ordinary legislative procedure (OLP) gives the same weight to the European Parliament (EP) and the Council on 85 policy areas covering the majority of the EU’s areas of competence (for example, economic governance, immigration, energy, transport, the environment and consumer protection).

Is a traineeship the same as an internship?

Sometimes, doing an internship involves working towards gaining a certification that will help you as your career develops. Some internships are paid, whereas others aren’t. A traineeship on the other hand, is an official training programme, offered by employers to train up new staff for a specific role.

What’s the difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship?

The biggest differences between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is the pay and the length of time they take to complete. Traineeships take between eight weeks to six months, unpaid with no guarantee of a job at the end. Apprenticeships take a minimum of one year, and up to six years to complete.

What does the European Commission offer its traineeships?

This site is in English, French and German, the three working languages of the European Commission. Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies. © iStock/BlackJack3D, 2020.

What is the legislative procedure of the EU?

The final proposal is forwarded simultaneously to the European Parliament, Council and national parliaments and, in some cases, to the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee. The ordinary legislative procedure starts with the submission of a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council.

Who does the European Commission submit legislative proposals to?

The Commission submits its legislative proposal (normally for a regulation, directive or a decision) to the European Parliament and the Council, but also to all EU national parliaments and, where applicable, to the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee.

What are the commission’s new guidelines on traineeships?

The Commission has proposed guidelines to ensure the quality and value of traineeships. The EU’s Youth Guarantee aims to ensure access to good quality traineeships for young people.