If you have a strong background in applied economics and want your first experience in a major European business organisation, this policy internship at Eurochambres in Brussels is an excellent opportunity. Over six months, you will contribute to economic policy work, including the flagship annual Eurochambres Economic Survey, while working closely with the EU institutions.
About the Organisation
Eurochambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, represents over 20 million businesses through its network of national chambers across Europe. Around 93% of member businesses are SMEs, and together they employ over 120 million people. Eurochambres is looking for a Policy Intern for a 6-month period starting early September 2026, to contribute particularly to its economic policy work. Given the focus on preparing annual publications, notably the annual Eurochambres Economic Survey, the ideal candidate has a solid background in applied economics.
Tasks of the Intern
📋 Support in the preparation of surveys, their promotion, and communication
📈 General support for all policy priorities, including legislative monitoring, research on businesses and chambers, preparing background notes, briefings, and reports, and organising online meetings and events
Requirements
🎓 A university degree in economics or political science
📊 Analytical skills, with the capacity to perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis and visualise the findings
💻 Sound knowledge of MS Office (in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of EUSurvey
🇪🇺 Familiarity with the EU institutions and processes, or willingness to learn about European decision-making
🤝 Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a team player, reliable, adaptable, and able to prioritise
📱 Familiarity with digital communications and social media
🗣️ Excellent written and spoken English and one other European language
What They Offer
🏢 A first working experience in one of the largest European business organisations in Brussels
🇪🇺 The opportunity to work closely with key European institutions
🌍 The chance to join an international, young, and dynamic team of professionals
Eligibility
🛂 Due to Belgian regulations on work permits, this position is open to EU nationals only
How to Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter in English, setting out your suitability and motivation, by email with the subject line "Policy Internship". Due to the number of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
Deadline
17 July 2026
Links
🔗 Apply by email: job@eurochambres.eu
🔗 Full vacancy: https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Policy-internship-Fall-2026.pdf
