Are you a young graduate interested in international relations, curious about the work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU represents its interests and values in Switzerland and Liechtenstein? The EU Delegation is offering two funded traineeships of 6 months each in 2026/2027 within its Political, Press and Information Section, with a planned start on 1 October 2026.
The Two Traineeships
Focus 1 — Social media, press & analysis
📱 Support the Delegation's public diplomacy (social media campaigns and public events)
📰 Monitor and analyse the public debate in a regular annotated press review
🏛️ Monitor political developments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (parliamentary sessions, popular votes, elections)
🌍 Analyse Swiss and Liechtenstein foreign policy and positions in international fora
🤝 Participate in meetings and conferences
Focus 2 — EU policy & domestic politics
🔎 Support research and analysis on Swiss/Liechtenstein EU policy and domestic politics
📝 Draft reports and briefings on the two countries' EU policy priorities
📊 Monitor and analyse current affairs, including social and economic policy developments
🤝 Prepare, actively participate in and follow up meetings with Member States and stakeholders
📣 Contribute to social media and public diplomacy in the areas of responsibility
Requirements
⏳ Less than one year of professional experience after graduation by the signing of the agreement (other traineeships, student jobs or volunteering don't count as professional experience)
🗣️ Languages: Focus 1 needs excellent German and English (C1) and good French; Focus 2 needs very good German and English and good French
🇪🇺 Good knowledge of EU-Swiss political and economic relations and of European institutions
🎓 Advanced studies in political science, international relations, economics, European law or other relevant fields; a Bachelor's degree (preferably political science, economics or law), with a master's as an asset
Eligibility
✅ Candidates must meet the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of Decision ADMIN(2017)28)
🛂 EU Member State citizens must provide proof of cover against pandemic risk and repatriation costs, and hold the relevant entrance visa and/or temporary residence permit where applicable
📌 You may apply to only one traineeship per delegation, but based on your profile the delegation could offer you the other focus
The Details
📍 Location: Bern, Switzerland (covering Switzerland and Liechtenstein)
🗓️ Duration: two traineeships of 6 months each in 2026/2027 (planned start 1 October 2026)
🕒 Category: Trainee
💶 Compensation: a monthly grant to cover living expenses (travel, visa, insurance and accommodation are borne by the trainee)
🗓️ Interviews: online on 1 or 2 July 2026
How to Apply
📧 Email delegation-bern-applications@eeas.europa.eu with a detailed Europass CV (other formats won't be considered), a cover letter explaining why you want an EU traineeship, and the application form. Put in the subject line: Funded Traineeship - and your preferred focus (social media/press OR EU policy/domestic politics)
Deadline
📅 17 June 2026
