The EPP Group in the European Parliament is recruiting ICT Trainees for its Information & Communication Technology Unit in Brussels, Belgium. The five-month, full-time paid traineeship for graduates comes with a monthly allowance of €1,700 and is offered in two profiles: ICT Developer Trainee and Support & Equipment Trainee. At Youth Works Hub, we checked the call (reference ICT/S2027): applications close on 15 November 2026 at 12:00 CET, and the Spring traineeship starts in February.
The EPP Group in the European Parliament
The Group of the European People's Party (EPP Group) is the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament. As a centre-right group, it is committed to creating a stronger Europe, building on its people and working towards the benefit of all Europeans. It aims to build a more ambitious and self-assured Europe where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
In its day-to-day business, the Group and its Members rely on a multinational secretariat that provides high-quality political, administrative and technical support.
Inside the ICT Unit
The Information & Communication Technology Unit (ICT Unit) is part of the Internal Organisation Directorate of the Secretariat. It is responsible for:
🖥️ Operating, developing and maintaining the Secretariat's IT tools (both hardware and software)
🧩 Developing new applications
🗂️ Managing the Group's Intranet
🌐 Supporting the Group's Internet
🎛️ Providing IT infrastructure at external meetings
📱 Overseeing the Secretariat's mobile solutions
The Internal Organisation Directorate's mission is to provide high-level operational support for the Group's activities in the fields of ICT, HR and Finance.
Traineeship Key Facts
🔖 Reference number: ICT/S2027
📄 Type of contract: Trainee
📍 Place of work: Brussels, Belgium
⏱️ Duration: five months, full time (40 hrs/week)
🎓 For: graduates
🛠️ Profiles: ICT Developer Trainee and Support & Equipment Trainee
The EPP Group's traineeship programme gives university graduates and undergraduate students experience and practical knowledge of working in the international, multilingual and multicultural environment of the EPP Group and the European Parliament.
Allowance and Benefits
💶 Monthly allowance of €1,700 to cover living costs in Brussels
🚆 Reimbursement of mission costs (travel and accommodation) to attend one plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg
🩺 Sickness and accident insurance
Profile 1: ICT Developer Trainee
The ICT Developer Trainee works under the guidance of an experienced ICT team member, contributing to the development, maintenance and improvement of the EPP Group Secretariat's internal applications and digital solutions. The trainee will:
📋 Contribute to gathering and analysing users' needs and translating them into functional and technical requirements
🏗️ Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of web-based and administrative applications
⌨️ Contribute to application development using Java, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL
🧰 Gain practical experience with frameworks and tools that may include Spring Boot, Angular, Laravel, Maven, Composer and Git
🔀 Assist with front-end and back-end application components
📑 Contribute to technical documentation, application specifications and user documentation
🗄️ Assist with database activities involving Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, including queries, data processing and application-database integration
📊 Contribute to reports, dashboards and data visualisations, including through tools such as Power BI
🐞 Participate in testing, debugging and optimisation of applications and help identify and resolve technical issues
🔁 Become familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies and version-control workflows
☁️ Contribute, where appropriate, to solutions involving cloud technologies, web services, APIs, Docker containers and Amazon Web Services
🎫 Assist with technical support for administrative applications and follow up requests through IT ticketing tools
💬 Take part in technical exchanges with users, colleagues and other European Parliament services on applications and ICT projects
🎓 Support the preparation of user guides, demonstrations and short training sessions on applications and basic ICT operations
➕ Perform other ICT-related tasks appropriate to the trainee's profile and the needs of the service
Who Can Apply as an ICT Developer Trainee?
🇪🇺 Be a national of a Member State of the European Union
🎓 Have a university degree or have completed at least three years of study (six semesters) at a university or equivalent institute of higher education, preferably in information and communication technologies, computer science, software engineering or another relevant field
🚫 Not have previously been granted a paid traineeship in an EU Institution/MEP Office, and not already have been in gainful employment after completing your studies
🗣️ Have a very good knowledge (at least CEFR B2) of two official EU languages, one of which must be English or French
🔄 Have a good understanding of basic software development concepts and the software development life cycle
💾 Know at least one programming or scripting language relevant to application development, such as Java, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python or a comparable language
🌐 Have a basic understanding of web technologies (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web services or APIs) and of relational databases and SQL
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Profile 2: Support & Equipment Trainee
The Support & Equipment Trainee works under the guidance of an experienced ICT team member, contributing to the day-to-day IT support, maintenance and management of the IT equipment and services. The trainee will contribute to:
🖨️ Handling technical support requests for IT equipment (PCs, printers, screens, smartphones, copiers and digital senders), including diagnosing and troubleshooting issues
🔧 Setting up, configuring and maintaining PCs, laptops, screens, printers and other IT equipment
📲 Supporting users with mobile devices, including iOS, Android and Windows-based devices
🎥 Setting up IT equipment for meetings and conferences, including audio/video connections, screens, presentations, Microsoft Teams and Webex
🆕 Preparing IT equipment for new users and giving basic guidance on standard IT tools and equipment
📦 Managing IT equipment and stock, including inventory, labelling, tracking, packing, spare parts and the follow-up of repairs
⚙️ Implementing, maintaining and improving IT systems, including software updates and testing
💽 Supporting automated system installations using cloning and deployment tools
Requirements for the Support & Equipment Profile
🗺️ Be a national of a Member State of the European Union
📚 Have a university degree or have completed at least three years of study (six semesters) at a university or equivalent institute, preferably in information and communication technologies, computer science, software engineering or another relevant field
⛔ Not have previously been granted a paid traineeship in an EU Institution/MEP Office, and not already have been in gainful employment after completing your studies
🔤 Very good knowledge (at least CEFR B2) of two official EU languages, one of which must be English or French
📈 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Word and Excel
🧮 Knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems
📟 Familiarity with Windows, iOS and Android environments
🔩 Knowledge of hardware and software installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting
🔊 Familiarity with audiovisual equipment, Microsoft Teams and Webex
Application Documents
Candidates must:
📝 Complete the online application form in English (via the Apply button)
📄 Upload a Europass CV in English; our guide on how to make a Europass CV walks you through it
📃 Upload a one-page PDF in English answering two questions, in Times New Roman, size 12, with a maximum of 250 words per question:
❔ Why have you chosen this traineeship in the EPP Group?
🎯 Why are you applying to the specific Unit?
📎 Upload the following supporting documents as a single PDF file:
✉️ Letter of recommendation from a university professor
📜 Documents proving your language knowledge (certificates or diplomas)
🛂 ID card or passport
🏅 University diploma(s) OR a certificate proving you completed at least six semesters at a university
⭐ (Optional) Letter of recommendation from a political figure (local, national or European) belonging to the EPP family
Rules That Can Disqualify an Application
⚠️ Candidates who do not meet all admission requirements or fail to upload the admission documents are automatically eliminated from the selection procedure.
📌 You may apply for only one of the currently open traineeship calls. Candidates who apply for more than one call will have all their applications disregarded.
📖 Before applying, read the job requirements and the instructions to candidates carefully: failure to do so may lead to an incomplete application and automatic rejection.
♿ The EPP Group particularly encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply.
Spring 2027 Selection Calendar
📮 Applications: until 15 November, 12:00 CET
📬 Selection results: candidates are informed about the outcome by 15 December
🚀 Traineeship start: beginning of February
For reference, the Autumn round follows a separate calendar: applications until 15 May, 12:00 CET, results by 30 June, and the start at the beginning of September.
Other Spring 2027 Calls Open at the EPP Group
Since only one call may be chosen, it helps to know the other open calls, each with a deadline of 15.11.2026, 12:00:
🎬 Digital Communication Trainee (DCT/S2027)
🏛️ Policy and Political Affairs Trainee (PPAT/S2027)
📰 Press and Media Trainee (PMT/S2027)
Equal Opportunities and Personal Data
🤝 The EPP Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and an inclusive working environment. It encourages applications from qualified women and men who fulfil the requirements, regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual identity or any other characteristic.
🔐 Applicants' personal data are processed in line with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 on the protection of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EPP Group ICT Traineeship?
It is a five-month, full-time paid traineeship for graduates in the ICT Unit of the EPP Group Secretariat in Brussels. Trainees join either as an ICT Developer Trainee or as a Support & Equipment Trainee.
How much does the ICT Trainee receive?
Trainees receive a monthly allowance of €1,700 to cover living costs in Brussels. Mission costs for one plenary session in Strasbourg are reimbursed, and sickness and accident insurance is included.
Who is eligible?
Nationals of an EU Member State with a university degree or at least six semesters of university study, preferably in ICT, computer science, software engineering or a related field. Applicants must not have had a paid traineeship in an EU institution or MEP office, or gainful employment after their studies.
What language level is required?
At least CEFR B2 in two official EU languages, one of which must be English or French.
What technical skills does the ICT Developer profile need?
A good understanding of basic software development concepts and the software development life cycle, at least one relevant programming or scripting language such as Java, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript or Python, and a basic understanding of web technologies, relational databases and SQL.
What does the Support & Equipment profile involve?
Day-to-day IT support: troubleshooting PCs, printers and mobile devices, setting up equipment for meetings with Microsoft Teams and Webex, managing IT stock and supporting system updates and automated installations.
Which documents must I upload?
A Europass CV in English, a one-page PDF answering two questions (Times New Roman, size 12, up to 250 words each), and a single PDF with a professor's recommendation letter, language certificates, ID card or passport and proof of university studies. A recommendation from an EPP-family political figure is optional.
Can I apply to several EPP Group traineeships?
No. You may apply to only one of the open traineeship calls. Applying to more than one leads to all applications being disregarded.
When will I know the result?
For the Spring traineeship, candidates are informed of the outcome by 15 December, and the traineeship starts at the beginning of February.
Deadline
⏳ 15 November 2026
Links
📝 Application form: https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=f950681ba74b450d80fb0838076d67bf
📧 Technical problems only (HR Unit): eppgroup-traineeships@europarl.europa.eu
